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Richter Scale Day on April 26 celebrates a special tool called the Richter scale. This tool helps scientists measure how strong earthquakes are. It was invented by a smart man named Charles F. Richter many years ago. When the ground shakes during an earthquake, it can be weak or very strong. The Richter scale uses numbers to tell us how powerful the shaking is, like saying, "This earthquake is a 4," or "This one is a 7." It's important because it helps keep people safe and reminds us how cool science is in understanding our world.
How to celebrate Richter Scale Day?
Celebrate Richter Scale Day by creating fun shake experiments at home! Use a tray of sand and small toy houses to see how shaking affects them. Make a cake and decorate it with wiggly lines to look like earthquake waves. Watch videos of scientists working with earthquakes and learn how they measure them. Draw pictures of what happens during an earthquake and share them with friends. You could also create a pretend news report about a big earthquake, telling everyone how scientists study the shakings of the Earth. Most importantly, share your new knowledge with your family!
Where Richter Scale Day is celebrated?
- - International
