Seismometer

Pronunciation: /ˈsisˈmoʊˈmitɝ/

Seismometer (noun)

  1. A scientific instrument that measures and records small movements of the ground caused by earthquakes or other vibrations.
  2. A device that detects ground vibrations and sends the data to a system for analysis and mapping.

Examples

  • The seismometer detects earth shaking near the station.
  • A seismometer records earth shaking when the ground moves.