California's seismic safety laws were influenced by Richter's?
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Research played a critical role in shaping California's seismic safety laws. The insights gained from the extensive study of earthquakes, particularly those related to the work of renowned seismologist Charles Francis Richter and his groundbreaking magnitude scale, greatly influenced the development of earthquake-resistant building codes and emergency preparedness measures in the state.
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