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  1. Tesla's oscillator - Wikipedia

    Tesla's electro-mechanical oscillator is a steam-powered electric generator patented by Nikola Tesla in 1893. [1][2] Later in life, Tesla claimed one version of the oscillator caused an earthquake in New …

  2. Nikola Tesla's Earthquake Machine - Forbes

    Jan 7, 2020 · Still, in the 1930s, Tesla imagined using smaller devices to relieve energy from Earth, in this case, to prevent earthquakes. However, the "telegeodynamics" system by Tesla never managed …

  3. Nikola Tesla and the Mystery of His Earthquake Machine

    Apr 5, 2025 · Did Nikola Tesla really create a so-called 'earthquake machine'? Could it have caused an earthquake? Explore the mystery behind Tesla's most enigmatic invention.

  4. Nikola Tesla: Mechanical Oscillator ~ US Patent # 514,169

    Serious students of Tesla's work may recognize this machine as the basis of his system for producing electrical vibrations of a very constant period. In 1898 another variation was used to create a small …

  5. 032 – The Earthquake Machine (1896 – 1898)

    Dec 8, 2022 · Tesla realizes he’s reached the limits of experiments he can do on wireless transmission from his Manhattan laboratory when he almost lays waste to his entire neighborhood with an …

  6. Electro-mechanical oscilator & Tesla's Earthquake Machine

    While the fundamental operating principles of Tesla's mechanical oscillator are well understood, little has been said about how the machine would have been used for underground prospecting.

  7. Nikola Tesla’s “Earthquake Machine”: The Legend of the Lab That …

    Feb 9, 2025 · Innovation struck in 1893 when Nikola Tesla patented his mechanical oscillator, a steam-powered electric generator that promised to revolutionize power generation.

  8. Tesla Earthquake Machine: Unraveling the Myths and Mysteries

    Apr 9, 2025 · Nikola Tesla’s earthquake machine, or oscillator, remains a fascinating topic that blends science, myth, and speculation. While claims of causing earthquakes may be exaggerated, the …

  9. Nikola Tesla's Earthquake Machine

    He takes credit for over 300 inventions, but there are few of them which were never built. His imagination takes them to the very top. Tesla patented a steam-powered mechanical oscillator that …

  10. The Genius and Madness of Nikola Tesla’s Earthquake Machine

    Jun 17, 2023 · Today, so join me on a peculiar journey, as we peer into one of Tesla’s most infamous ventures: his “ Earthquake Machine.” Hold on to your hats; this ride might get a little shaky. Tesla, a …