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Instrument that records seismic waves by measuring ground motions
A seismometer is an instrument that responds to ground displacement and shaking caused by quakes, volcanic eruptions, and explosions. They are usually
Seismometer
Instrument for measuring strength of earthquakes
The Wood–Anderson seismometer (also known as the Wood–Anderson seismograph) is a torsion seismometer developed in the United States by Harry O. Wood and
Wood–Anderson_seismometer
NASA Mars lander (2018–2022)
(1480 days; 4 years, 19 days). InSight's objectives were to place a seismometer, called Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS), on the surface
InSight
Type of seismometer
An ocean-bottom seismometer (OBS) is a seismometer that is designed to record the earth's motion under oceans and lakes from man-made sources and natural
Ocean-bottom_seismometer
Measure of the strength of earthquakes
magnitude 3 quake factors 103 while a magnitude 5 quake factors 105 and has seismometer readings 100 times larger). The Richter magnitude of an earthquake is
Richter_scale
Study of ground motions of the Moon
Package). The existence of moonquakes was an unexpected discovery from seismometers placed on the Moon by Apollo astronauts from 1969 through 1972. The Apollo
Lunar_seismology
Point on the Earth's surface that is directly above the hypocenter in an earthquake
earthquake or an underground explosion originates. The primary purpose of a seismometer is to locate the initiating points of earthquake epicenters. The secondary
Epicenter
Recording device in geology
were clear differences between geophones and seismometers. Compared to conventional geophones, seismometers are more suitable for detecting extremely small
Geophone
American seismologist (1879–1958)
into the field of seismology. In the 1920s he co-developed the torsion seismometer, a device tuned to detect short-period seismic waves that are associated
Harry_O._Wood
and uppermost mantle. They range from weak events detectable only by seismometers, to sudden and violent events lasting many minutes which have caused
Lists_of_earthquakes
Scientific study of earthquakes and propagation of elastic waves through a planet
of the first modern seismometers by James David Forbes, first presented in a report by David Milne-Home in 1842. This seismometer was an inverted pendulum
Seismology
caused by the earthquake is gradually reduced. Due to the limitation of seismometers designed in the early years, some seismic magnitude scales began to show
Epicentral_distance
Seismic event occurring on Mars
& 2 in 1976, with seismometers mounted on top of the lander. The seismometer on the Viking 1 lander failed. The Viking 2 seismometer collected data for
Marsquake
1962 robotic lunar exploration mission by NASA; malfunctioned
10 minutes of flight prior to impacting on the Moon, to rough-land a seismometer capsule on the Moon, to collect gamma-ray data in flight, to study radar
Ranger_3
Scientific instrument aboard the InSight Mars lander
The Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (SEIS) is a seismometer and the primary scientific instrument on board the InSight Mars lander launched
Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure
Seismic_Experiment_for_Interior_Structure
Vibrational energy transfer in Earth or other planetary body
Seismic waves are studied by seismologists, who record the waves using seismometers, hydrophones (in water), or accelerometers. Seismic waves are distinguished
Seismic_wave
Mechanism for regulating the speed of clocks
Pendulums are also used in scientific instruments such as accelerometers and seismometers. Historically they were used as gravimeters to measure the acceleration
Pendulum
Arrival of a spacecraft on the Moon's surface
the U.S. to perform a successful hard Moon landing with a ruggedized seismometer package in 1962 all failed. The Soviets first achieved the milestone
Moon_landing
1969 American experiment on the Moon
activity, physical nature, and composition of the Moon. PSEP was the first seismometer to be deployed on a planetary body other than Earth. The California Institute
Passive Seismic Experiment Package
Passive_Seismic_Experiment_Package
Movement of the Earth's surface
motion is measured using a seismometer, a device that detects and records the movement of the Earth's surface. Seismometers are used by seismologists to
Ground_motion
1995 terrorist bombing in Oklahoma City
300 kg) of TNT, and could be heard and felt up to 55 miles (89 km) away. Seismometers at the Omniplex Science Museum in Oklahoma City, 4.3 miles (6.9 km) away
Oklahoma_City_bombing
Megathrust earthquake off Japan's east coast
the Earthquake Early Warning system, which includes more than 1,000 seismometers in Japan, sent out warnings of impending strong shaking to millions.
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011_Tōhoku_earthquake_and_tsunami
Japanese system to alert of impending earthquakes
is an alert that is issued when an earthquake is detected by multiple seismometers. These warnings are primarily issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Earthquake Early Warning (Japan)
Earthquake_Early_Warning_(Japan)
Sound generated by earthquakes
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Subterranean_rumbling
American football running play in a 2010 NFC wild card playoff game
celebration of Seahawks fans registering at magnitude 2.0 on a nearby seismometer. The Saints came into the game as the 5th-seeded wild card in the NFC
Beast_Quake
electronics module. The sensor unit contained three matched long-period (LP) seismometers aligned orthogonally in a triaxial set to measure one vertical and two
Apollo 12 Passive Seismic Experiment
Apollo_12_Passive_Seismic_Experiment
Aborted Moon landing mission in the Apollo program
believed to have drilled deep into the lunar regolith. Apollo 11 had left a seismometer on the Moon, but the solar-powered unit did not survive its first two-week-long
Apollo_13
Type of earthquake occurring from glacial activity
in a 2006 paper by Goran Ekstrom. The algorithm uses information from seismometers to detect and locate seismic activity by interpreting surface wave propagation
Glacial_earthquake
1962 American unmanned space flight intended to study the Moon
10 minutes of flight prior to crashing upon the Moon, to rough-land a seismometer capsule on the Moon, to collect gamma-ray data in flight, to study radar
Ranger_4
Seismic intensity scale used to quantify the degree of shaking during earthquakes
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Modified Mercalli intensity scale
Modified_Mercalli_intensity_scale
Robotic spacecraft sent to Mars
color picture of the surface of Mars (displayed below) was taken. The seismometer failed to uncage, and a sampler arm locking pin was stuck and took five
Viking_1
Building in Perth and Kinross, Scotland
and quakes than anywhere else in the United Kingdom. The first modern seismometer was invented in Comrie in 1840 and the building put up 32 years later
Earthquake_House
Research institute
a staff of nearly 500 persons. The lead investigator (P.I.) for the seismometer instrument on the international space mission to Mars, InSight (launched
Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris
Institut_de_Physique_du_Globe_de_Paris
Personal seismometer
Personal seismometer
Raspberry_Shake
Earthquake in Canada
This was the second largest Canadian earthquake ever recorded by a seismometer, after the 1949 Queen Charlotte Islands earthquake, about 135 kilometres
2012_Haida_Gwaii_earthquake
Type of earthquake at convergent plate boundaries
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Megathrust_earthquake
Planned Chinese lunar exploration mission
include the following: Lander Landing Camera Topography Cameras Lunar Seismometer Lunar Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field Detector Lunar Regolith Heat
Chang'e_8
1985 aviation accident in Japan
ridge, near Mount Takamagahara, and exploded. The impact registered on a seismometer located in the Shin-Etsu Earthquake Observatory at Tokyo University from
Japan_Air_Lines_Flight_123
Origin point beneath an air explosion
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Hypocenter
Natural satellite orbiting Earth
crust. The existence of moonquakes was an unexpected discovery from seismometers placed on the Moon by Apollo astronauts from 1969 through 1972. The most
Moon
Series of water waves
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Tsunami
Panoramic photos taken during the Apollo 11 lunar mission
Buzz Removing Passive Seismometer - Taken by Neil Armstrong
Lunar Panoramic Photography - Apollo 11
Lunar_Panoramic_Photography_-_Apollo_11
Archery equipment manufacturer
poles and baseball bats, and in 1969 produced the thermal shroud for the seismometer used in the Apollo 11 moon landing. After Doug's death in 1972, Jim became
Easton_Archery
1961–1972 American crewed lunar exploration program
the free-return option. After Apollo 12 placed the second of several seismometers on the Moon, the jettisoned LM ascent stages on Apollo 12 and later missions
Apollo_program
Failed NASA lunar impactor (1962)
10 minutes of flight prior to impacting on the Moon, to rough-land a seismometer capsule on the Moon, to collect gamma-ray data in flight, to study radar
Ranger_5
Geographical phenomenon
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Remotely triggered earthquakes
Remotely_triggered_earthquakes
2026 lunar landing mission
demonstration payloads to the lunar surface, where it will deploy a seismometer and a rover. Designed, manufactured and operated by Firefly Aerospace
Blue_Ghost_Mission_2
Measure of earthquake size
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Moment_magnitude_scale
Situation or object that can cause harm
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Hazard
time of the direction of sudden earthquakes with the invention of the seismometer that was tripped by a vibration-sensitive pendulum device. To mark the
Science and technology of the Han dynasty
Science_and_technology_of_the_Han_dynasty
Mountain range in South America
earthquake (M9.5), which as of 2024 was the strongest ever recorded on seismometers. The amount, magnitude, and type of seismic activity varies greatly along
Andes
Physics of the Earth and its vicinity
oldest sciences, dating back to antiquity with the development of early seismometers and magnetic compasses, and later extending to Newtonian analyses of
Geophysics
System of linked seismometers
A seismic array is a system of linked seismometers arranged in a regular geometric pattern (cross, circle, rectangular etc.) to increase sensitivity to
Seismic_array
Earthquake east of the Kuril Islands, Soviet Union
Kuril–Kamchatka Trench which based on pulses of shock registered on seismometer records, found to have contained three particular areas of asperity with
1963_Kuril_Islands_earthquake
them to measure signals at lower frequencies than can be detected with seismometers. Most strainmeter records show signals from the earth tides, and seismic
Strainmeter
Surface shaking on interstellar bodies in general
to damp seismic vibrations. Information about moonquakes comes from seismometers placed on the Moon from 1969 through 1972. The instruments placed by
Quake_(natural_phenomenon)
Topics referred to by the same term
warning score Early warning system Earthquake warning system, a network of seismometers that detect an earthquake already in progress to provide notice of incoming
EWS
Imaging technique used in seismology
benefits and downsides and are used depending on the geologic setting, seismometer coverage, distance from nearby earthquakes, and required resolution.
Seismic_tomography
Soviet space probe that landed on Venus in 1982
spectrometer, a screw drill and surface sampler, a dynamic penetrometer, and a seismometer to conduct investigations on the surface. The list of lander experiments
Venera_13
Prehistoric impact crater in Mexico
up to 2,470 kilometers (1,530 mi). This survey also used ocean bottom seismometers and land stations to allow 3D travel time inversion to improve the understanding
Chicxulub_crater
Mountain in Germany
on Sulzberg. The primary seismic station GERES (PS19) consists of 25 seismometers installed in a radius of two kilometers. The five measuring points of
Sulzberg_(Lower_Bavaria)
Large range of volcanoes on the island of Honshu, Japan
30 June and 9 July took, place on the Izu-Tobu Volcano. On 13 July, a seismometer recorded seismicity, a research vessel, the RV Takuyo reported hearing
Izu-Tobu
System used to detect and warn the public about impending tsunamis
between Antofagasta and Arica. Each station was provided with broadband seismometer, accelerometer, GPS antenna. In four cases, it was installed a short-base
Tsunami_warning_system
Alert system for in-progress earthquakes
earthquake early warning (EEW) system is a system of accelerometers, seismometers, communication, computers, and alarms that is devised for rapidly notifying
Earthquake early warning system
Earthquake_early_warning_system
Second crewed Moon landing
crashed into the Moon to create seismic events that would register on the seismometers left on the Moon and provide data about the Moon's structure. The Apollo
Apollo_12
plot displays vertical displacements of the Earth's surface recorded by seismometers from the IRIS/USGS Global Seismographic Network plotted with respect
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
2004_Indian_Ocean_earthquake_and_tsunami
Technologies whose capabilities can no longer be produced in their original form
Zhang's seismoscope, also known as hòufēng dìdòngyí, an ancient Chinese seismometer. Multiple modern recreations have been created, but it is debated whether
List_of_lost_inventions
Earthquake shaking
of the shaking involved in strong ground motion usually overwhelms a seismometer, forcing the use of accelerographs (or strong ground motion accelerometers)
Strong_ground_motion
Earthquake that occurs within the interior of a tectonic plate
come with detailed micro-seismic monitoring, involving dense arrays of seismometers. In this manner, very small earthquakes associated with a causative fault
Intraplate_earthquake
Engineering discipline
China, Zhang Heng (78–139 AD) improved a water clock and invented a seismometer, and Ma Jun (200–265 AD) invented a chariot with differential gears.
Mechanical_engineering
Fifth crewed Moon landing
previous Apollo landing sites would also be beneficial for the network of seismometers, deployed on each landing mission beginning with Apollo 12. At Alphonsus
Apollo_16
Japanese politician and scholar
machines based on the erekiteru and the Daniell battery, Japan's first seismometer, as well as improvements to guns. After his release, Sakuma Shozan emphasized
Sakuma_Shōzan
Scales to describe earthquake strength
regional earthquakes, both powerful earthquakes that might drive the seismometer off-scale (a problem with the analog instruments formerly used) and preventing
Seismic_magnitude_scales
Type of seismic wave
earthquake's focus, where the initial P waves are not registered on seismometers. In contrast, S waves do not travel through liquids. Advance earthquake
P_wave
depth of the earthquake prompted scientists in South America to install seismometer networks focused on long-period earthquakes. Until the 1994 Bolivia earthquake
1970_Colombia_earthquake
Observatory in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
measurements. Shortly after 19:00 GMT on 21 December 1988, the observatory's seismometers recorded the ground impact of Pan Am Flight 103, which crashed into the
Eskdalemuir_Observatory
Cancelled NASA lander for Europa
Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments "Seismometer to Investigate Ice and Ocean Structure (SIIOS)" H Bailey, R Weber, D
Europa_Lander
Stratovolcano in Washington
one seismometer was installed on Glacier Peak that had not "worked in two years". As of 2023[update], the PNSN still operates only one seismometer on Glacier
Glacier_Peak
Proposed NASA space probe to Saturn's moon Enceladus
Spectrometer (BepiColombo) Context Imager Stereo Surface Imager (Phoenix) In Situ Suite Seismometer Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure (Insight)
Enceladus_Orbilander
South Park character
geologist, making his first appearance in the series while monitoring a seismometer in the episode "Volcano". Randy was depicted to work at the South Park
Randy_Marsh_(South_Park)
American astronaut (born 1930)
its condition before their flight. Aldrin and Armstrong then set up a seismometer, to detect moonquakes, and a laser beam reflector. While Armstrong inspected
Buzz_Aldrin
Italian physicist and meteorologist (1807–1896)
was appointed as Director of the Observatory. Using an electromagnetic seismometer for the detection and measurement of ground tremors, Palmieri was able
Luigi_Palmieri
Island in Greece
called Greek: Αμοργοπούλα, romanized: Amorgopoúla. The island hosts a seismometer, part of the Greek national network, installed in 2025. An earthquake
Anydros
Earthquake that occurs under a body of water, especially an ocean
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Submarine_earthquake
Device that measures proper acceleration
devices. Vibration in industrial machinery is monitored by accelerometers. Seismometers are sensitive accelerometers for monitoring ground movement such as earthquakes
Accelerometer
2008 Canadian TV series or program
occurred so relief aid could be dispatched. Zhang Heng Zhang Heng's Seismometer Patent Approved 10 Battering Ram Nov. 3, 2010 Matt and Jeremy get medieval
The_Re-Inventors
Glacier and volcano in Iceland
13:47:55 there was an explosion on the glacier. It can be timed because the seismometers at Kirkjubæjarklaustur monitored the movement. When about 15,000,000
Eyjafjallajökull
Active volcano in Arusha Region, Tanzania
volcanic ash fall. Beginning in 2016, the volcano is being monitored by a seismometer and GNSS stations. Vegetation in the area consists mostly of grassland
Ol_Doinyo_Lengai
Predicts density vs depth in Earth
distance Hypocenter Shadow zone Seismic waves P wave S wave Measurement Seismometer Seismic magnitude scales Seismic intensity scales Prediction Coordinating
Adams–Williamson_equation
transferred in full to Caltech. Requiring accessible bedrock on which to place seismometers, the Seismo Lab could not originally be located on the Caltech campus
Caltech Seismological Laboratory
Caltech_Seismological_Laboratory
Geophysical investigation technique
sound waves are normally recorded using 3-component seismometers, with ocean-bottom seismometers (OBS) used offshore. The three components allow the recording
Seismic wide-angle reflection and refraction
Seismic_wide-angle_reflection_and_refraction
1982 Soviet space probe which successfully landed on Venus
spectrometer, a screw drill and surface sampler, a dynamic penetrometer, and a seismometer to conduct investigations on the surface. The list of lander experiments
Venera_14
probably be 2590 meters/sec), […] 137.1 kilometers from the Apollo 12 seismometer. "NASA NSSDC Master Catalog – Apollo 13 S-IVB". Retrieved 2010-12-25
List of artificial objects on the Moon
List_of_artificial_objects_on_the_Moon
Stratovolcano in Oregon, United States
installed at four different locations on the mountain, including: three seismometers to measure earthquakes three Global Positioning System (GPS) instruments
Mount_Hood
Moon landing site of American Apollo 15
scientifically fruitful than the Marius Hills alternative, and placing a seismometer at Hadley–Apennine, given the locations of seismic packages from previous
Hadley–Apennine
Interdisciplinary scientific study of the atmosphere focusing on weather forecasting
gauge, scintillation counter (background radiation, fallout, radon), seismometer (earthquakes and tremors), transmissometer (visibility), and a GPS clock
Meteorology
Seismologist
Anne Sheehan is a geologist known for her research using seismometer data to examine changes in the Earth's crust and mantle. Sheehan has a B.S. from
Anne_Sheehan
earthquake ground motion is so strong that it causes the more sensitive seismometers to go off-scale. There is an entire science of strong ground motion,
Accelerograph
sensor type. Acoustic radiometer Geophone Hydrophone Microphone Pickup Seismometer Sound locator Air flow meter Air–fuel ratio meter Blind spot monitor
List_of_sensors
Megathrust earthquake in Russia
Ecuador–Colombia and 2010 Chile earthquakes as the sixth-strongest ever recorded by seismometers. However, it caused minimal damage compared to other earthquakes of similar
2025_Kamchatka_earthquake
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Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English personal name, Colstan, which is probably from Old Norse Kolsteinn, composed of the elements kol ‘charcoal’ + steinn ‘stone’.English : habitational name from Colston Basset in Nottinghamshire, or the nearby Car Colston, both of which seem to have originally been named from the Old Norse personal name Kolr + Old English tūn ‘settlement’. The first syllable of Car Colson was originally the defining prefix kirk ‘church’.English : habitational name from Coulston in Wiltshire, which is named with the genitive case of an Old English personal name Cufel (diminutive of Cufa) + Old English tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Light; Lord
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Tamil
Gyandeep | ஜà¯à®žà®¾à®¨à®¤à¯€à®ªÂ
Lamp of knowledge
Girl/Female
Australian, British, Danish, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Swedish
Flowering; In Bloom
Girl/Female
Greek
Righteousness.
Girl/Female
Danish, Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil
Braid
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Courtesy
Girl/Female
Assamese, Indian
Talent
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
One who Knows Law and Divinity; Intelligent; Judicious; Understanding
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Primordial Sound
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n.
See Seismometer.
n.
An instrument for measuring the direction, duration, and force of earthquakes and like concussions.
a.
Of or pertaining to seismometry, or seismometer; as, seismometric instruments; seismometric measurements.
n.
A seismometer.