Seismograph: meaning, definitions and examples
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seismograph
[ หsaษชzmษหษกrรฆf ]
earth science
A seismograph is an instrument that measures and records details of seismic waves produced by earthquakes and other ground vibrations. It consists of a mass suspended from a frame that can move freely. When an earthquake occurs, the ground motion causes the mass to remain still while the frame moves, allowing the device to record the intensity and duration of the seismic waves. This data is invaluable for understanding the behavior of earthquakes and can help in assessing risks and improving safety measures.
Synonyms
quake sensor, seismometer, vibration recorder.
Examples of usage
- The seismograph detected the earthquake's tremors.
- Researchers analyzed the data from the seismograph to predict future quakes.
- Seismographs are essential tools for geologists studying tectonic movements.
Translations
Translations of the word "seismograph" in other languages:
๐ต๐น sismรณgrafo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเฅเคเคเคชเคฎเคพเคชเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Seismograph
๐ฎ๐ฉ seismograf
๐บ๐ฆ ัะตะนัะผะพะณัะฐั
๐ต๐ฑ sejsmograf
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฐ้่จ
๐ซ๐ท sismographe
๐ช๐ธ sismรณgrafo
๐น๐ท sismograf
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ง๊ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุงุณ ุงูุฒูุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ seismograf
๐ธ๐ฐ seismograf
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐ้ไปช
๐ธ๐ฎ seizmograf
๐ฎ๐ธ skjรกlftamรฆlir
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะนัะผะพะณัะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแกแแแแ แแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ seysmoqraf
๐ฒ๐ฝ sismรณgrafo
Etymology
The word 'seismograph' has its origins in the Greek words 'seismos', meaning 'earthquake', and 'grapho', meaning 'to write' or 'to record'. It was first used in the late 19th century as scientific understanding of earthquakes and their effects improved. The technology has developed significantly since its inception, originally relying on mechanical devices to more sophisticated electronic systems capable of capturing minute ground movements. Seismographs play a crucial role not only in understanding seismic activity but also in shaping the field of earthquake engineering and safety protocols.