Charles Francis Richter
1900 - 1985
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Biography
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.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The earthquake always wins. It's up to us to adapt.
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Caltech seismology is a science that is just getting started. There are many new insights to be made.
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Science is the most reliable guide in life.
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Earthquakes are not deadly by themselves; it's the structures that kill.
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I prefer knowledge to ignorance, I prefer knowledge to deceit.