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What does the small waves on a seismogram mean after an earthuake?

The small waves on a seismogram after an earthquake typically represent aftershocks or smaller tremors following the main earthquake event. These waves can vary in size and frequency but are usually less intense than the initial earthquake.


Do small tremors occur after an earthquake?

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What are small tremors before a major earhquake?

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What is a small earthquake called?

earthquake aftershocks


What are small often unfelt shift of Earth's crust called?

Earth tremors


What are little waves are called as?

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What are Small movements of earth's crust that may not be felt called?

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what are small often unfelt shifts of earth’s crust called?

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What do you call a small earthquake that follows a more powerful earthquake in the same area?

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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.