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seismological

American  
[sahyz-muh-lahj-ik-uhl] / ˌsaɪz məˈlɑdʒ ɪk əl /

adjective

  1. relating to the science of seismology or to earthquakes.


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He specialised in using seismological data to identify nuclear tests, and undertook several projects funded by the US government.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

“The island has implemented strict building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education campaigns on earthquake safety.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 3, 2024

He noted, however, that other traditional seismological methods of picking earthquakes can still be effective in processing DAS data with automation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2023

About a year before the Long Beach quake, the Carnegie seismological lab in Pasadena had gotten money for a first-ever catalogue of Southern California quakes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2023

The observatory comprises four departments,—the meteorological, seismological, magnetic, and astronomical.

From The Friars in the Philippines by Ambrose Coleman

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