Seismograph (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity and direction and duration of movements of the ground (as an earthquake).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The scientists set up a seismograph near the epicenter of the earthquake to gather more accurate data on the magnitude of the quake.
- A team of researchers deployed a seismograph network across the region to monitor seismic activity and provide early warnings of potential earthquakes.
- The seismograph readings indicated that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.5 and lasted for approximately 30 seconds.
- Seismographs are designed to be extremely sensitive, capable of detecting even the slightest movements of the Earth's crust.
- By analyzing the data from multiple seismographs, the scientists were able to pinpoint the exact location of the underground fault that caused the earthquake.