Charles Francis Richter
Charles Francis Richter was an American seismologist best known for developing the Richter scale in 1935, a logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. His work laid the foundation for modern seismology, allowing scientists to quantify the size of earthquakes and understand their potential impact. The Richter scale significantly advanced the field by providing a systematic way to compare earthquakes, and it remains a key tool, even as more sophisticated scales have been developed.
Born on Sep 26, 1900 (124 years old)
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Charles Francis Richter developed the Richter scale for measuring earthquake magnitude.
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Charles Francis Richter developed a reliable method for measuring the strength of earthquakes.
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