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What among the following is FALSE about the Richter scale ........

Static Gk (RRB NTPC) Geography
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     What among the following is FALSE about the Richter scale?

    It was developed by Charles Richter and Gutenberg in 1935.

    Incorrect Answer

    It is a logarithmic scale

    Incorrect Answer

    It can be measured using a seismometer

    Incorrect Answer
    Magnitude of 8-9 on a Richter scale means it is a micro earthquake.
    Correct Answer
    Explanation:
    Earthquakes with magnitude of about 2.0 or less are usually called micro earthquakes. Although the Richter Scale has no upper limit, the largest known shocks have had magnitudes in the 8.8 to 8.9 range.

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