seismicity

American

[sahyz-mis-i-tee, sahys-] / saɪzˈmɪs ɪ ti, saɪs- /

noun

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

seismicity British

/ saɪzˈmɪsɪtɪ /

noun

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

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seismicity Scientific

/ 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.

Etymology

Origin of seismicity

First recorded in 1900–05; seismic + -ity

Example Sentences

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“It was really very fortuitous,” said Dr. Peter Hennings, the principal investigator for the Center for Integrated Seismicity Research at the University of Texas.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2023

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