Seismograph

Seismograph

An instrument that detects and records vibrations and movements in the Earth during an earthquake.

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An instrument used to measure and record earthquake vibrations and other earth tremors. It consists essentially of a heavy pendulum hung so that it can swing freely in one ...

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An instrument for recording the phenomena of earthquakes.

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Earth science; Remote sensing

An instrument that detects and records vibrations and movements in the Earth during an earthquake.

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Natural environment; Volcano

An instrument that records seismic waves; that is, vibrations of the earth.

seismograph

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An instrument for amplifying and recording the motions of the earth caused by seismic waves.

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Instrument that measures the energy contained in seismic waves from an earthquake or other type of ground displacement.

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Earth science; Remote sensing

The point on Earth's surface that is directly above the place where an earthquake first starts.

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Earth science; Remote sensing

The scientific study of earthquakes, including their causes and effects is called as seismology in Earth science.

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