What among the following is FALSE about the Richter scale?
- A.It was developed by Charles Richter and Gutenberg in 1935.
- B.It is a logarithmic scale
- C.It can be measured using a seismometer
- D.The magnitude of 8-9 on a Richter scale means it is a micro-earthquake.
Explanation
Magnitude 8-9 on the Richter scale is a great earthquake, NOT a micro-earthquake (which is below magnitude 3).