Geophone

Device that converts ground movement (velocity) into voltage, which may be recorded at a recording station. The deviation of this measured voltage from the base line is called the seismic response and is analyzed for structure of the earth. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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A geophone is a device for measuring earthquakes. They function by converting movement into voltage to be recorded at a station.


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