Definitions | Richter scale |
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- A logarithmic scale used to express the energy released by an earthquake, each increase of 1 representing a 32-fold increase in energy.
Translations: - German: Richterskala
- Italian: scala Richter
Etymology: From American seismologist w:Charles Richter, Charles Richter.
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