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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

EarthScope, the nation’s primary seismological and geodetic data facility, was recently formed as the merger of UNAVCO, which held an archive for GPS data, and IRIS, which held a seismic data archive.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 5, 2024

“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

This "tsunami" was the most imposing recorded in the seismological history of the Archipelago.

From Catalogue of Violent and Destructive Earthquakes in the Philippines With an Appendix: Earthquakes in the Marianas Islands 1599-1909 by Saderra Masó, Miguel

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