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About Charles Francis Richter
Charles Francis Richter was an American seismologist and physicist who is best known for creating the Richter magnitude scale for measuring the intensity of earthquakes. Born in Ohio in 1900, Richter studied at Stanford University and later became a professor at the California Institute of Technology. His work in seismology revolutionized the way earthquakes are quantified and studied, making him one of the most influential figures in the field.
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