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There are two instruments, which are basically the same thing. There is the seismograph , and a more specific tool measures the waves on what is called the Richter scale. Earthquakes are given a number from one to ten, ten being the strongest. The strongest earthquake that their ever was, was measured a 9.3.

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How does a seismograph find the severity of an earthquake?

a seismograph can find the severity of an earthquake by graphing the measures of distances and strength of an earthquake.


What is a seismograph's purpose?

the purpose of the seismograph is that it tells you when a earthquake is coming. :)


Does the height Of the jagged lines on a seismograph indicate?

It indicates that it is greater for a more severe earthquake or for an earthquake close to the seismograph.


What kind of information is NOT recorded on a seismograph?

A seismograph does not record specific details about the location where an earthquake occurs. It also does not record information about the size or type of objects or buildings affected by the earthquake. Additionally, a seismograph does not provide information about the cause of the earthquake.


What detects earthquake vibrations?

a Seismograph measure earthquake vibrations


What are the equipments used to predict an earthquake?

seismograph are used to predict an earthquake


How a seismograph is used?

A seismograph is located under the ground. When there is an earthquake, the ground shakes, which also shakes the pen on the seismograph, making it move along the paper, drawing lines. To know how strong the earthquake was, scientist can look on the paper. The bigger the lines, the stronger the earthquake was.


What is the tracing of an earthquake motion created by a seismograph?

The tracing of an earthquake motion created by a seismograph is known as a seismogram. It represents the ground motion recorded by the seismograph during an earthquake, displaying the amplitude and duration of seismic waves. Seismologists use seismograms to determine the magnitude, location, and depth of an earthquake.


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.


Seismograph that does NOT move during an earthquake is?

pen


What is the job of a seismograph?

it will sense fore an earthquake


What instrument measures the force of an earthquake?

A seismograph