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View synonyms for seismic wave

seismic wave

noun

  1. a wave of energy that is generated by an earthquake or other earth vibration and that travels within the earth or along its surface.

seismic wave

noun

  1. an earth vibration generated by an earthquake or explosion

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Word History and Origins

Origin of seismic wave1

First recorded in 1855–60

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