Definition. Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Three common forms of botulism are: 1  Foodborne botulism.2  The harmful bacteria thrive and produce the toxin in environments with little oxygen, such as in canned food.3  Wound botulism. 4  If these bacteria get into a cut, they can cause a dangerous infection that produces the toxin.5  Infant botulism.efinition. Botulism is a rare but serious condition caused by toxins from bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Three common forms of botulism are: 1  Foodborne botulism.
How do geologists use seismographic data to make maps of faults? Seismographs detect the reflected seismic waves and geologists use this data to map the length and depth of the fault. Why do geologists collect data on friction along the sides of faults? So they can try to predict the probability of a large earthquake.
seisÂ·moÂ·gram (sÄ«zâ²mÉ-grÄmâ²) n. The record of an earth tremor made by a seismograph. seisâ¢moâ¢gram (ËsaÉªz mÉËgrÃ¦m, ËsaÉªs-) n. a record made by a seismograph. seismogram the record of an earthquakeâs vibrations and intensity made by a seismograph.