Seismology at Caltech: Name the seismologist who created the magnitude scale commonly used to measure earthquake size. Identify the inventor of the Richter magnitude scale (1935). Choose the correct name.
General Knowledge
Inventions
Difficulty: Easy
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Answer
Correct Answer: Charles F. Richter
Explanation
Given data
- The question asks for the Caltech seismologist who invented the magnitude scale.
Concept / ApproachCharles F. Richter introduced the local magnitude scale in 1935; Beno Gutenberg collaborated and later extensions generalized magnitude concepts.
Why the others are incorrectMercalli created an intensity scale (damage-based), not a magnitude scale; Turner was an astronomer/seismologist but not the inventor of the magnitude scale.
Final AnswerCharles F. Richter.