seism

• Nom désignant une secousse et une vibration de la surface terrestre, provoquées par des mouvements souterrains le long d'un plan de faille ou par une activité volcanique.

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.

   Séisme (tremblement de terre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesearthquakequakeshaketemblortremor