What are examples of geographical instruments?

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Seisometer: Measures the movement of the earth using ground motion detection sensor. E.g Earthquakes which are measured on the Richter scale.

Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure

Tiltmeter: Measures changes in a slope of a landscape. Mostly used to measure buldges on volcanoes.

Wind Vanes: Measures wind direction and are mounted at the height of the wind you are measuring.

Pyrometer and Thermometer: They both measure heat but Pyrometer are usually used to measure extremely hot objects.

Rain/Precipitation Gauge: Used to measure rain/precipitation

Hygrometer: Measures amount of humidity in the atmosphere

Anenometer: measures wind speed and wind pressure

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