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    What ancient race made the first seismograph?

    Question #35093. Asked by Word. (Jun 07 03 1:09 AM)


    Sten

    		The chinese!

    Jun 07 03, 1:11 AM
    Justin

    		First off, we're all part of the HUMAN race, so you probably meant civilization.

    Secondly, the Chinese made the first seismograph. Specifically, it was the astronomer and mathematician Chang Heng.

    http://www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/studying.html

    Jun 07 03, 1:14 AM

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