Charles A. Giannetta

Meteorologist - Professor

Bath, Pa. USA

* * Bath, Pa. * *

* * Richter Scale - Earthquakes Measurements * *

This scale was made by the American Geologist: Charles W. Richter in 1935, which measures the magnitude of an earthquake.

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Below is a chart depicting the Richter Scale

*Magnitude*	* Effects*
1	Detectable only by instruments.
2	Barely detectable, even near the epicenter.
3	Felt indoors.
4	Felt by most people. Slight damage.
5	Felt by all. Damage minor to moderate.
6	Moderate destruction.
7	Major destruction.
8	Total & major destruction.
*Magnitude*	* Effects*

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