seismography

Meanings

• noun

  The science or technique of making and recording seismographically the vibrations of the earth, especially those producing earthquakes.

• noun

  An instrument for recording the vibrations of the earth, especially those produced by earthquakes.

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Variants

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seismograph , seismographer , seismographers , seismographic , seismographies , seismographs , seismography

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Etymology

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From seismos (Greek) meaning 'earthquake' + graphein (Greek) meaning 'to write'.

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Trivia

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1. The first seismograph was invented by Christiaan Huygens in 1663, but it was not used for recording earthquakes until the 19th century.

2. Seismographs are typically located in areas with high seismic activity, such as along the Pacific Ring of Fire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seismology: The scientific study of earthquakes and the physical phenomena associated with them.

2. Seismic waves: Waves generated by earthquakes and other seismic activity, including P waves, S waves, and surface waves.

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Culture

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Seismography has been used extensively in the field of seismology to study earthquakes and their causes. It has played a crucial role in earthquake prediction and mitigation efforts. In literature, seismography has been used as a metaphor for unrest and upheaval, as in the title of a novel by Mary Renault.

How to Memorize "seismography"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an instrument with a pendulum swinging back and forth, recording the vibrations of the earth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with earthquakes and the study of the earth's vibrations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym S-I-S-M-O-G-R-A-P-H-Y to remember Seismograph Instruments Sense Motion On Graph Paper Yielding Helpful Answers

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