The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word SEISMOMETER
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The straight part
We know that "it will show upheaval" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case it will show upheaval = seismometer.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does SEISMOMETER mean?
SEISMOMETER noun- A device used by seismologists to detect and measure seismic waves and therefore locate earthquakes etc; a seismograph.