Definition

A written record that shows the movements of the ground during an earthquake, created by a device called a seismograph.

Example

The scientist analyzed the seismogram to understand the earthquake's intensity and duration.

Conversation

Did you see the seismogram from last night's earthquake?

Yeah, it looked pretty intense on the news.

I didn't realize how much detail those seismograms can show us.

I know, right? It's fascinating how they track the tremors.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seismogram → It is formed from "seismo-" (from Greek "seismos", meaning earthquake) and "-gram" (from Greek "gramma", meaning something written or recorded). A seismogram is a written record of the motion of the ground during an earthquake.

Memory Tip

Think of 'earthquake' ('seismo-') and a 'written record' ('-gram') to remember that a seismogram is a record of the shaking of the earth.

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