Seismograph: meaning, definitions and examples

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seismograph

 

[ หˆsaษชzmษ™หŒษกrรฆf ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sismรณgrafo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‚เค•เค‚เคชเคฎเคพเคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seismograph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ seismograf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะตะนัะผะพะณั€ะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sejsmograf

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅœฐ้œ‡่จˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sismographe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sismรณgrafo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sismograf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง„๊ณ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ูŠุงุณ ุงู„ุฒู„ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seismograf

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ seismograf

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฐ้œ‡ไปช

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seizmograf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlftamรฆlir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะนัะผะพะณั€ะฐั„

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ”แƒ˜แƒกแƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒคแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seysmoqraf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,448, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.