seismologist

[ sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys- ]

noun

1. a scientist who specializes in the study of earthquakes:

   By studying core samples taken from the ocean floor, seismologists can predict the likelihood of a major quake occurring on this fault line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seismologist¹

First recorded in 1855–60; seismolog(y) ( def ) + -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

Suzan van der Lee, a seismologist at Northwestern University, says that using trains is becoming a widely-known technique in the seismology world, even if it is relatively new.

From Popular-Science

It was through talking to various collaborators in climate science, seismology, and materials science that Anandkumar first decided to tackle the PDE challenge with her colleagues and students.

From MIT Technology Review

An even more intriguing point raised by this study, he says, is that it highlights “how seismology can be used to monitor human activities and population dynamics.”

From Science News

"Providence protected us, I'm sure, Tom," the seismologist replied at the other end of the line.

From Project Gutenberg

"Tell them we'll go to work right away," he informed the seismologist.

From Project Gutenberg

She did not know what a Social Seismologist would say on the point.

From Project Gutenberg