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seaquake

/ˈsiː.kweɪk/

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noun

/ˈsiː.kweɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее землетрясение, происходящее на морском дне, часто вызывающее сейсмические волны в океане.

A noun referring to an earthquake that occurs on the seabed, often causing seismic waves in the ocean.

  1. Underwater earthquakeC1formal

    A sudden shaking or movement of the sea floor caused by tectonic activity, often generating tsunamis.

    ruПодводное землетрясение

    • The seaquake triggered a massive tsunami that devastated coastal towns.
    • Scientists detected a seaquake off the coast of Japan.
    • The ship's crew felt the tremors from the seaquake.

    Synonymssubmarine earthquake

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