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seismology
[sahyz-mol-uh-jee, sahys-]
noun
the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.
seismology
/ ˌsaɪzməˈlɒdʒɪk, saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ /
noun
the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves
seismology
The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of earthquakes.
seismology
The branch of science devoted to the study of seismic waves and the information they provide about the structure of the interior of the Earth.
Other Word Forms
- seismologic adjective
- seismological adjective
- seismologically adverb
- seismologist noun
- ˌˈDz adverb
- ˈDZDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of seismology1
Example Sentences
Check out Unshaken, our guide to preparing for earthquakes and understanding seismology.
Kostas Papazachos, a professor of seismology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, told broadcaster ERT that the authorities had to allow for the situation to continue for most or all of February.
The 1933 temblor also prompted the state to authorize research into seismology and how structures could be constructed to resist shaking.
Not according to Robert Geller, professor emeritus of seismology at the University of Tokyo.
The Australian proclaims that the analysis will lead to “the erosion of seismology as a credible branch of science and the destruction of seismologists as credible researchers.”
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