seismology
noun
the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.
seismologically
-
a word derived from
seismology.
Example Sentences
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“At a philosophical level, it was about the sustainability of our institution — we were in a seismologically unsound building and had to move to preserve our collection and our audience and our programming.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2016
But as one of the most seismologically volatile nations on Earth, Japan has been reluctant to give up on the dream of prediction.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2014
Situated atop three of the tectonic plates that constitute the earth’s surface, Mexico is one of the most seismologically active regions on the planet, and has a long history of destructive earthquakes.
From Forbes ● Jun. 11, 2014
I have said for years that the Abruzzo is the most seismologically dangerous zone in all of Italy.
From Nature ● Sep. 14, 2011
In general, it looks as though something seismologically big might be building up for New England.
From Time Magazine Archive
