coseismal

[ koh-sahyz-muhl, -sahys- ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or being in a line, curve, etc., connecting or comprising points on the earth's surface at which an earthquake wave arrives simultaneously.

coseismal

/ kəʊˈsaɪzməl /

adjective

1. of or designating points at which earthquake waves are felt at the same time
2. (of a line on a map) connecting such points

noun

1. such a line on a map

Word History and Origins

Origin of coseismal¹

First recorded in 1850–55; co- + seismal ( def )

Example Sentences

With evidence so abundant, a new method of drawing coseismal lines becomes possible.

From Project Gutenberg

The coseismal lines obtained in this manner are represented by the continuous curves in Fig. 62.

From Project Gutenberg

Lines drawn through places around the epicentre at which the shock arrives at the same moment are called coseismal lines.

From Project Gutenberg