Ken Kesey

I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismograph.

American Author

Seismographs are used by scientists, so mention it in academic or scientific contexts.

Scientific Device

The word is often used in discussions about earthquakes and their effects on areas.

Natural Disasters

Seismograph is not used metaphorically; it strictly refers to the actual instrument or its data.

Not Metaphorical

 stress builds up finally the fault gives way the released energy races through the earth in the form of seismic waves scientists record these waves on a device called a seismograph these zigzag lines show the strength of various