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Introduction

 Seismographs are instruments used to record the motion of


the ground during an earthquake.
 They are installed in the ground throughout the world and
operated as part of a seismographic network.
 The earliest "seismoscope" was invented by the Chinese
philosopher Chang Heng in A.D. 132.
 Scientists study earthquakes so we can understand them
better and hopefully one day predict them so we can save
thousands of lives.
The purpose of seismograph
• Seismometers allow us to detect and measure earthquakes by converting
vibrations due to seismic waves into electrical signals, which we can then
display as seismograms on a computer screen.
• Seismologists study earthquakes and can use this data to determine
where and how big a particular earthquake is.
• A seismograph is an instrument that measures and documents vital
information about earthquakes.
• Seismographs are equipped with electromagnetic sensors that translate
ground motions into electrical voltages.
What is the principle of seismic
instrument?
• An instrument sensitive to tiny movements in
the ground. A seismometer is a device that is
sensitive to vibrations.
• It works on the principle of a pendulum: a
heavy, inert mass with a certain resistance to
movement (i.e. inertia) due to its weight is
suspended from a frame by a spring that
allows movement.
Background
 Earthquakes happen all the time, but most of them are so
small that we can't feel them, and they don't cause any
damage.
 Large earthquakes, however, can be catastrophic—causing
significant damage to property and loss of life.
 An earthquake's strength is measured on what is called the
Richter scale. The Richter scale goes from 1 to 10. Each
increase of 1 on the Richter scale means the earthquake is
actually 10 times more powerful
 As of 2019 the strongest earthquake ever recorded measured
9.5 on the Richter scale.
 Scientists use a machine called a seismograph to measure the
motion of the ground during an earthquake. Seismographs are
Materials
•Medium-sized cardboard box
•Paper or plastic disposable cup
•String
•Marker
•Scissors
•Paper or a very long printed receipt from
a store
•Tape
•Coins, marbles, small rocks or other
small, heavy objects to use as weights
•Another person to help
•Graphing paper
Record Photo of Seismograph
Result of Seismograph
References

(1)https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/shaky science build a


seismograph
(2)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seismometer

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