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Title:

How Do I Read a Seismogram?

Url:

https://www.mtu.edu/geo/community/seismology/learn/earthquake-study/

Publisher:

Michigan Technological University. Dept. of Geology and Geological Engineering

Description: This tutorial introduces novice users to reading the lines on a seismograph. Topics include how to distinguish a real earthquake from background vibrations (microseisms) recorded by the instrument, how to read the minute marks that record the passage of time, and how to distinguish the types of earthquake waves that appear on the chart.

LC Classification:

Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Volcanoes and earthquakes -- Earthquakes. Seismology
Science -- Geology -- Dynamic and structural geology -- Volcanoes and earthquakes -- Earthquakes. Seismology -- Special topics, A-Z -- Microseisms
Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Earth science
Science -- Geology
Science -- Physical sciences

Key Concept:

Geology -- Earthquakes
Geology -- Seismic waves

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Interactive Simulation
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner
Professional/Practitioner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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