Question

how does the mercalli scale rate earthquakes? i to xii, ranging from little damage to total destruction i to x, rating the total energy released during the main quake and all aftershocks 1 to 10, rating the energy released by an earthquake 1 to 12, rating the energy required for faulting to occur i dont know yet

Explanation:

The Mercalli Scale is a seismic intensity scale. It rates earthquakes based on the observed effects and damage (not energy release like the Richter - related scales). It ranges from I (little or no damage) to XII (total destruction).

Answer:

I to XII, ranging from little damage to total destruction