Beno Gutenberg
Seismologist and founder of modern seismology
Born
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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