“I usually point out that most loss of life and property has been due to the collapse of antiquated and unsafe structures, mostly of brick and other masonry.Quote by Charles Francis RichterTopics: Quotes about Charles Francis RichterShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
If one introduces the concept of energy of an earthquake then that is a theoretically...#Charles Francis Richter
If the assumptions used in calculating energy are changed, then this seriously affects the final...#Charles Francis Richter
There is another common misapprehension that the magnitude scale is itself some kind of instrument...#Charles Francis Richter
I repeatedly have to correct this belief. In a sense, magnitude involves steps of 10...#Charles Francis Richter
Incidentally, the usual designation of the magnitude scale to my name does less than justice...#Charles Francis Richter
I suggested that we might compare earthquakes in terms of the measured amplitudes recorded at...#Charles Francis Richter
My amateur interest in astronomy brought out the term 'magnitude,' which is used for the...#Charles Francis Richter
What emerged, of course, was that the magnitude scale presupposed that all earthquakes were alike...#Charles Francis Richter
