Men & Women of Seismology

Charles Richter

The Richter magnitude scale was developed in 1935 by
Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of Technology
as a mathematical device to compare the sizes of earthquakes.

Interview with Charles F. Richter Earthquake Expert, An
A 1971 interview with Charles Richter.

Interview with Charles F. Richter, An
A 1980 interview with Charles Richter by Henry Spall.

Picture
A picture of Charles Richter.

Richter Magntiude Scale, The
A description of the Richter magnitude scale.

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