Acronym of MSK

( Medvedev Sponheuer Karnik scale ) The scale of the Medvedev–– or Ms Kay or MS Ki-64 (MSK or MSK-64) is a scale of intensity, may seismic is to measure the amount of ground shake based on the effects observed in the earthquake goes to work.

the scale for the first time in 1964 by Sergei Medvedev of the Soviet Union. Wilhelm from East Germany, Witt from Czechoslovakia, was proposed. This scale is based on the experiences that in the early 1960's was to apply the scale has been modified And edition 1953, scale, Medvedev had obtained the basic plan.

with minor changes, that in the scale of Ms Kay in the mid-1970's and early 1980's emerged, this scale is widely used in Europe and the Soviet Union were used. In the early 1990's the commission of the seismic geology of Europe, many of the principles that in the scale of the Ki formulation was made in the development and expansion of the scale of the February quake, Europe. The scale of the February quake, Europe also now standard measure the intensity of earthquakes in the European countries. SMS Ki-64 continues in India, Israel, Russia and throughout the Commonwealth of Independent States goes to work.

scale –– somewhat similar scale modified that in the United States of America goes to work. This scale of 12 degrees, the intensity of which is with the Roman numerals express.

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