Richter scale

Speech parts

1. Richter scale - Noun

2. Richter scale - Proper noun

Meaning

a logarithmic scale of 1 to 10 formerly used to express the magnitude of an earthquake on the basis of the size of seismograph oscillations

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

method measure criterion barometer moment magnitude scale moment magnitude rating moment magnitude standard measure of an earthquake's magnitude moment magnitude system quantitative measure of an earthquake moment magnitude value earthquake magnitude scale mw magnitude scale magnitude scale moment magnitude

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Hypernyms

scale graduated table ordered series scale of measurement

Examples

I'm glad to see the press now referring to the open-ended Richter scale. Charles Francis Richter

I've been lucky since I've had this job, getting two amazingly dramatic moments like that. You sort of had a license to go to nine or ten on the Richter scale. Ian Darke

Eskom said it is aware of all potential seismic risks to the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station and is comfortable the facility has been designed to withstand an earthquake of up to 7.0 on the Richter scale. Source: Internet

After a major 35 seconds earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale suddenly crippled a country. Source: Internet

"Gas extraction has resulted in increasingly strong earth tremors, some measuring as much as 3.6 on the Richter scale. Source: Internet

Given the fragile political situation of the Middle East region and the presence there of major holy sites, a quake reaching magnitude 7 on the Richter scale could have dire consequences for world peace. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

richsplain Richtel Richter richterite richteritic Richton