seismicity

[ sahyz-mis-i-tee, sahys- ]

noun,plural seis·mic·i·ties.

the frequency, intensity, and distribution of earthquakes in a given area.

Origin of seismicity

First recorded in 1900–05; seismic + -ity

Words Nearby seismicity

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How to use seismicity in a sentence

Understanding the relationship between CO2 and seismicity could someday lead to better earthquake forecasts.
Carbon dioxide from Earth’s mantle may trigger some Italian earthquakes | Maria Temming | August 26, 2020 | Science News
In fact, these earthquakes illustrate a couple of things to bear in mind when it comes to seismicity.
A Lot of Earthquakes Have Been Reported Lately, but Scientists Aren’t Worried | Erik Klemetti | April 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
The historic record of seismicity in California is too short to determine confidently how often large earthquakes reoccur.
An Assessment of the Consequences and Preparations for a Catastrophic California Earthquake: Findings and Actions Taken | Various

British Dictionary definitions for seismicity

seismicity

/ (saɪzˈmɪsɪtɪ) /

noun

seismic activity; the phenomenon of earthquake activity or the occurrence of artificially produced earth tremors

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Scientific definitions for seismicity

seismicity

[ sīz-mĭs′ĭ-tē ]

The frequency or magnitude of earthquake activity in a given area. Global seismicity maps show that the regions where seismicity is the highest correspond with the edges of the tectonic plates.

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