Fusakichi Omori

Fusakichi Omori (大森 房吉, Ōmori Fusakichi, 30 October 1868 – 8 November 1923) was a pioneer Japanese seismologist, second chairman of seismology at Tokyo Imperial University and president of the Japanese Imperial Earthquake Investigation Committee. Omori is also known for his observation describing the aftershock rate of earthquakes, now known as Omori's law.

Fusakichi Omori
Fusakichi Omori
Born(1868-10-30)30 October 1868
Died8 November 1923(1923-11-08) (aged 55)
Tokyo, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Alma materTokyo Imperial University
OccupationScientist
Known forpioneer seismologist
AwardsOrder of the Sacred Treasure from the Imperial Court of Japan
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