Giuseppe Mercalli
Giuseppe Mercalli (21 May 1850 – 19 March 1914) was an Italian volcanologist and Catholic priest. He is known best for the Mercalli intensity scale for measuring earthquake intensity.
Giuseppe Mercalli | |
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Giuseppe Mercalli | |
| Born | 21 May 1850 |
| Died | 19 March 1914 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Known for | Mercalli intensity scale |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Volcanology |
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