PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
PSC Miscellaneous 2012
Answer
Seismology
Explanation
Seismology is the branch of science concerned with the study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic waves within the Earth.
Key Points
- > Seismology is the study of earthquakes
- > It is a part of geology
- > Seismograph is the instrument used
Additional Information
- The Richter scale or Moment Magnitude Scale is used to measure earthquake intensity.
- Seismologists use earthquakes to understand Earth's internal structure.
| Subject | Detail |
|---|---|
| Study | Seismology |
| Instrument | Seismograph |