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seismograph
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seismograph
an instrument that registers and records the features of earthquakes. A seismogram is the record from such an instrument

seismograph [′sīz·mə‚graf]
(engineering)
An instrument that records vibrations in the earth, especially earthquakes.


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Learn more about the history of seismographs and how scientists measure earthquakes at: www.
Unfortunately, this modest system of tide buoys and seismographs failed to detect a 1960 tsunami originating in Chile and Hilo was hit again with waves over 35 feet high killing 61 people.
 
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