Author: Charles Francis Richter

Quotes

Nothing is less predictable than the development of an active scientific field.

Nothing is less predictable than the development of an active scientific field.

- Charles Francis Richter

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.

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.

- Charles Francis Richter

Intensity like signal strength will generally fall off with distance from the source, although it also depends on the local conditions and the pathway from the source to the point.

Intensity like signal strength will generally fall off with distance from the source, although it also depends on the local conditions and the pathway from the source to the point.

- Charles Francis Richter

Refining is inevitable in science when you have made measurements of a phenomenon for a long period of time.

Refining is inevitable in science when you have made measurements of a phenomenon for a long period of time.

- Charles Francis Richter

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