Seismometer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003326",
  "term": "Seismometer",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A sensor that detects ground motion caused by seismic waves and converts it into an electrical signal. It is the primary component of a seismograph, designed to measure displacement, velocity, or acceleration. Geophones are common seismometers used in land seismic surveys, while hydrophones are used in marine environments.",
  "subject": "Geophysics",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/seismometer/"
}