seismology
[ sahyz-mol-uh-jee, sahys- ]
/ saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒi, saɪs- /
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noun
the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.
Nearby words
- seismographic,
- seismography,
- seismol.,
- seismologic,
- seismologist,
- seismometer,
- seismometric,
- seismonasty,
- seismoscope,
- seismoscopic
Origin of seismology
Also called seismography.
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"Providence protected us, I'm sure, Tom," the seismologist replied at the other end of the line.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor Appleton"Tell them we'll go to work right away," he informed the seismologist.
Tom Swift and The Visitor from Planet X|Victor Appleton
seismology
/ (saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves
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seismology
[ sīz-mŏl′ə-jē ]
The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of earthquakes.
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seismology
[ (seyez-mol-uh-jee) ]
The branch of science devoted to the study of seismic waves and the information they provide about the structure of the interior of the Earth.
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