Beno Gutenberg

Seismologist and founder of modern seismology

Beno Gutenberg - Seismologist and founder of modern seismology
Born

June 4th, 1889
136 years ago

Died

1960
65 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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Born in Germany, an influential seismologist developed the foundations of modern seismology through extensive research and publications. Emigrated to the United States, where significant contributions were made to the understanding of earthquake mechanics and Earth's internal structure. Collaborated with Charles Francis Richter to create the Richter scale, a widely adopted method for measuring earthquake magnitudes. Served as a professor and researcher, advancing the field with numerous studies addressing seismic waves and their applications.

Co-developed the Richter scale for measuring earthquakes

Published influential works in seismology

Advanced understanding of Earth's internal structure

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