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What detects earthquake vibrations?

a Seismograph measure earthquake vibrations


What are the seismic wave of an earthquake?

Its vibrations.


How does a seismograph record a strong earthquake and a weak earthquake?

A seismograph measures the vibrations given off by an earthquake. Even the smallest earthquakes give off these vibrations.


What are seismoscopes used for?

A seismoscope is an instrument used to measure vibrations of the earth's crust. Generally, scientists use these readings to predict when an earthquake will strike. They can also use this to measure the length and magnitude of an earthquake.


How are earthquake vibrations used to study earths layers?

These vibrations change speeds and directions when they go into different layers of the Earth.


What vibrations are released during an earthquake?

Seismic Waves


Are the vibrations of an earthquake rated on a Richter Scale?

yes they are


The amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations is affected by?

The amount of destruction caused by earthquake vibrations is affected by factors such as the magnitude of the earthquake, the proximity of the earthquake to populated areas, the type of soil and rock present in the region, and the construction standards of buildings and infrastructure.


What are the vibrations that occur during an earthquake called?

sciesmic waves ;]


The vibrations that travel out from the center of an earthquake are called?

seismic waves


When stress cause rocks to break vibrations called?

earthquake


What are seismographs used for?

A seismograph is used to detect vibrations and motions in the Earth's crust. These tremors are usually due to friction between tectonic plates (earthquakes) or huge powerful volcanic activity. - hope that helps