Which instrument record the direction of movement of earthquake waves?

Richter scale

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Seismograph

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Mercalli scale

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Solution

The correct option is D Seismograph
A seismograph or seismometer is an instrument which is used to record the direction of movement of earthquake waves. The first seismograph was invented in 132 A.D. by the Chinese astronomer and mathematician Chang Heng.

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