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On 22 August 2023, it was proposed that this article be moved to Richter scale. The result of the discussion was Moved.

Incorrect (and contradictory) explanation of log scale

The end of the introduction says "Due to the variance in earthquakes, it is essential to understand the Richter scale uses logarithms simply to make the measurements manageable (i.e., a magnitude 3 quake factors 10³ while a magnitude 5 quake is 100 times stronger than that)", however later in the article the correct statement is made "The energy release of an earthquake, which closely correlates to its destructive power, scales with the 3/2 power of the shaking amplitude." The introduction should either be changed to say "magnitude 5 quake has seismometer readings 100 times larger..." or "magnitude 5 quake is 1000 times stronger" Reichhen (talk) 19:33, 27 July 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't understand your correction at first, but yes you are absolutely correct! Very good catch, you are correct in pointing out the inconsistency and I applaud your attention to detail. I was the original creator for that part of the article and corrected it with your suggestion. I appreciate your feedback. 22quackAA (talk) 03:33, 20 November 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Requested move 22 August 2023

The following is a closed discussion of a requested move. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made in a new section on the talk page. Editors desiring to contest the closing decision should consider a move review after discussing it on the closer's talk page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.

The result of the move request was: Moved. (closed by non-admin page mover) SilverLocust 💬 19:30, 29 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Richter magnitude scale → Richter scale – Per WP:COMMONNAME. As seen on this ngram, the appearance of "Richter scale" highly exceeds that of "Richter magnitude scale". In addition, this article appears to be the primary topic for "Richter scale". What are your thoughts on this? Wikiexplorationandhelping (talk) 03:01, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: WikiProject Vital articles has been notified of this discussion. Wikiexplorationandhelping (talk) 03:01, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Note: WikiProject Earthquakes has been notified of this discussion. Wikiexplorationandhelping (talk) 03:01, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Support per WP:COMMONNAME and WP:CONCISE. Rreagan007 (talk) 18:21, 22 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Support per WP:COMMONNAME and WP:CONCISE. There is no reason why not to move it, the term "Richter magnitude scale" is rarely if ever used when discussing the subject.

transgerman_ (talk) 00:38, 24 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Since the page is fully move-protected, I have asked the admin who protected it to reduce the protection. SilverLocust 💬 05:18, 29 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done --Kinu ^t/_c 19:09, 29 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

The discussion above is closed. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page. No further edits should be made to this discussion.