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richter scale

/ˈrɪktər skeɪl/

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/ˈrɪktər skeɪl/C1formalscientific
  • ruЧисловая шкала, используемая для измерения магнитуды землетрясения, основанная на амплитуде сейсмических волн, зарегистрированных сейсмографами.

A numerical scale used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake, based on the amplitude of seismic waves recorded by seismographs.

  1. Earthquake magnitude scaleB2formal

    A logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes, based on the amplitude of seismic waves.

    ruШкала Рихтера

    • The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
    • Scientists use the Richter scale to compare earthquake strengths.
    • A reading of 7.0 on the Richter scale indicates a major earthquake.