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Seizmografio, also known as a seismometer, is an instrument used to detect and record seismic waves, which are vibrations that travel through the Earth's crust. These waves are primarily generated by earthquakes, but can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, large landslides, and even human-made explosions. The recorded data from a seismograph is crucial for understanding the Earth's interior structure, locating the origin of earthquakes, and assessing seismic hazard.

A typical seismograph consists of a mass suspended by a spring or pendulum. When seismic waves arrive, the ground moves, but the suspended mass tends to remain relatively still due to inertia. This difference in motion between the ground and the mass is detected and amplified. Early seismographs used mechanical systems to record this movement on paper, often in the form of a tracing line. Modern seismographs are digital, using electronic sensors to measure ground motion and converting it into digital signals that can be stored, analyzed, and transmitted.

The data recorded by seismographs is compiled into seismograms. Seismologists analyze seismograms to determine the magnitude, depth, and location of earthquakes. The arrival times of different types of seismic waves (P-waves and S-waves) at various recording stations allow for the triangulation of the earthquake's epicenter. Seismographs are deployed in networks around the world, providing a continuous stream of data that contributes to our understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and helps in early warning systems for seismic events.