When was the Richter scale discovered?

Answer 1

The Richter scale for indicating the amount of seismic energy in an earthquake was developed by Charles Richter in collaboration with Beno Gutenberg in 1935 at the California Institute of Technology.

Answer 2

It was initially devised in 1935 by the American seismologist Charles F. Richter (1900-1985). Often overlooked is the fact that the scale was developed in collaboration with his colleague (a German seismologist) named Beno Gutenberg at the California Institute of Technology.

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Answer 3

The Richter Scale was invented in 1935. The older one, the Mercalli Scale was invented in 1884. The newest and most common scale, the Moment Magnitude Scale, was invented in 1970. Hope this was helpful to everyone. :)

Answer 4

The Richter scale developed by Charles Richter in possibly 1935.

Answer 5

To allow a comparison to be made of the amount of energy released by different earthquakes.

Answer 6

The Richter scale, the scale used to measure earthquakes, was invented in the 1930's by Dr.Charles Richter, a seismologist at the California Institute of Technology. :)

Answer 7

The Richter scale was created in 1935. it was later replaced by the Moment Magnitude scale in the 1970's

Answer 8

It First Began To Be Used In 1935

Answer 9

by Charles Richter in 1935