seismological
Americanadjective
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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
One day scientists may crack the seismological code and work out a way to determine that a major temblor is on its way.
From National Geographic • Sep. 11, 2023
For seismological purposes, it is unfortunate that the epicentral district should be one containing so few buildings and other objects that could preserve the effects of the shock.
From A Study of Recent Earthquakes by Davison, Charles
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