An instrument used to record vibrations in the crust is the
A)land barometer.
B)the Richter scale.
C)seismometer.
D)tiltmeter.

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A seismometer is specifically designed to record vibrations in the crust caused by earthquakes or other disturbances. A land barometer measures changes in atmospheric pressure, a Richter scale is a numerical rating system for measuring earthquake magnitude, and a tiltmeter measures changes in slope or tilt of the ground surface.

An Instrument Used to Record Vibrations in the Crust Is