seism

• Substantiv, das die Erschütterung und Vibration der Erdoberfläche bezeichnet, die durch unterirdische Bewegungen entlang einer Verwerfung oder durch vulkanische Aktivität verursacht werden.

A noun referring to a shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.

1. EarthquakeB2formalscientific

   A shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.

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   • The seism was recorded by instruments around the world.
   • A powerful seism struck the region, causing widespread damage.
   • Scientists study seism data to predict future earthquakes.

   Synonymeearthquakequakeshaketemblortremor