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microseism

/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌsaɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌsaɪ.zəm/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое или слабое землетрясение, часто обнаруживаемое только чувствительными приборами.

A noun referring to a small or minor earthquake, often detectable only by sensitive instruments.

  1. Small earthquakeC1formalscientific

    A very minor or faint earth tremor, often detectable only by sensitive instruments.

    ruМикроземлетрясение

    • The seismograph recorded a microseism that was not felt by anyone.
    • Microseisms are often caused by ocean waves or distant storms.
    • Scientists study microseisms to better understand the Earth's crust.

    Synonymsearth tremortremor

Forms
  • microseisms plural form
  • microseisms' possessive plural form
  • microseism's possessive singular form