isoseismal
/ (ˌaɪsəʊˈsaɪzməl) /
of or relating to equal intensity of earthquake shock
a line on a map connecting points at which earthquake shocks are of equal intensity
- Systematic name: isoseismic
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How to use isoseismal in a sentence
Outside the isoseismal 4, the earthquake was observed at several places.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonAn isoseismal line is a curve which passes through all points at which the intensity of the shock was the same.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonFig. 19 shows the principal isoseismal lines as drawn by the Italian commissioners.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonWithin the isoseismal 3, buildings were more or less slightly damaged.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles DavisonThe only complete map of the isoseismal lines is that drawn by Professor Mercalli.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes | Charles Davison
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