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How r earthquakes recorded?

An earthquake is recorded by a measurement called Richer scale and Mercille scale or the Seismometer. A seismometer is an instrument . . . While not sensitive enough to detect it.


How do you detect the magnitude of an earthquake?

You use a seismometer. Then, measure the magnitude according to the Richter scale.


Which type of wave does a seisemeter detect first?

A seismometer detects primary waves (P-waves) first. These are the fastest seismic waves and are the first to arrive at a seismometer after an earthquake.


An instrument used to detect and record earthquakes?

A seismometer is used to detect and record earthquakes by measuring the motion of the ground. It consists of a mass suspended on a spring that moves with the vibrations caused by an earthquake, which is then recorded on a seismograph.


What do you call an instrument used to detect and record earthquakes?

Seismometer (or seismograph) and it measure seismic waves


What does seismometer station mean?

A seismometer station is a facility equipped with seismometers, instruments that detect and record ground motion from seismic waves generated by earthquakes or other sources. These stations are strategically located worldwide to monitor and study seismic activity. The data collected from seismometer stations help scientists assess earthquake hazards and understand the Earth's internal structure.


When was Seismometer created?

Seismometer was created in 1880.


What is bigger a manometer or seismometer?

A seismometer is typically larger than a manometer. Seismometers are designed to detect and measure seismic waves, which requires more complex components and sensors. Manometers, on the other hand, are used to measure pressure and are generally smaller and simpler in design.


What is the terms listed below are sediment transporting agents except?

Stratification


What instrument is used to detect vibrations in an earthquake?

Seismometers. For information on how seismometers are used, please see the related question.


Why are 3 seismometers required to locate exactly where an eartquake occurred?

The seismometer records the P and S-wave arrival times. P-waves travel faster through the earth than S-waves and so they arrive at the seismometer station before the S-waves and are recorded by the seismometer first. The difference in arrival time between the two types of seismic wave can be used to calculate the distance of the earthquake's epicentre from the seismometer. This can then be plotted on a map, by drawing a circle with a radius equal to the distance to the epicentre around the seismometer station. This is then repeated for the other two seismometer stations and the point where the three circles intersect is the location of the earthquakes epicentre.


What instrument are used to warn us about a pending earthquake?

A seismometer, or seismograph. One of the two! :)