Cylus is a modern English respelling of the name Silas, which is a short form of the Greek name Silouanos, which is a variant of the Latin name Silvanus, which is derived from the Latin word silva, meaning wood, forest.. Tweet.
The modified mercalli intensity scale is used to measure the intensity of an earthquake and is in part derived from the damage done to building and other structures. Edit Share to:
The intensity of an earthquake can be underestimated in an area that is densely populated. The amount of damage done by earthquakes depends on how well a building is built. The building methods and materials used to build the structures affect how much damage is caused.