Q. The power of an earthquake is expressed in terms of a magnitude on a scale called ________ scale.
Answer: Richter
Notes: The Richter magnitude scale was developed in 1935 by Charles F. Richter of the California Institute of Technology as a mathematical device to compare the size of earthquakes. The magnitude of an earthquake is determined from the logarithm of the amplitude of waves recorded by seismographs.

This question is part of 40000+ General Studies MCQ Series Course on GKToday Android app. Question Number: 97 in General Studies Mock Test - 50 in above course in App.