Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780321934529
Author: Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa, Kenneth G. Pinzke
Publisher: PEARSON
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Explain the difference between a seismograph and a seismogram.

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Summary Introduction

The difference between the terms seismograph and seismogram.

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Both seismograph and the seismogram are the tools that are useful for measuring the location and magnitude of an earthquake.

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The difference between the terms seismograph and seismogram is as follows:

No. Criteria Seismograph Seismogram
1. Definition The term seismograph refers to an instrument that measures the intensity and magnitude of Earthquake. The term seismogram refers to the record that is measured by seismograph.
2. Function Seismograph measures the vertical and horizontal motion of the Earth’s surface that is caused by an earthquake. A seismogram is measured as the function of time, and based on the seismogram, the scientists publish the intensity of an earthquake.

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Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (8th Edition)

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