Seismometers Flashcards
0
Q
Seismometers measure the magnitude ________ of earthquakes and the amount of energy they release. The also measure the ________ and the _________ of the vibrations (horizontal or vertical)
A
Strength duration direction
1
Q
Seismometers measure the amount of ______ that is ________ in an earthquake.
A
Energy released
2
Q
Seismic records have been built up over time and allow us to look at the _________ of earthquakes in different areas.
A
Frequency
