seismologist

[ sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys- ]

/ saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒɪst, saɪs- /

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a scientist who specializes in the study of earthquakes:By studying core samples taken from the ocean floor, seismologists can predict the likelihood of a major quake occurring on this fault line.

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Origin of seismologist

seismolog(y) + -ist

Words nearby seismologist

seismo-, seismogram, seismograph, seismography, seismol., seismologist, seismology, seismometer, seismonasty, seismoscope, seitan

How to use seismologist in a sentence

Suzan van der Lee, a seismologist at Northwestern University, says that using trains is becoming a widely-known technique in the seismology world, even if it is relatively new.
Vibrations from trains could help seismologists peer underground|Rahul Rao|February 1, 2021|Popular-Science
It was through talking to various collaborators in climate science, seismology, and materials science that Anandkumar first decided to tackle the PDE challenge with her colleagues and students.
AI has cracked a key mathematical puzzle for understanding our world|Karen Hao|October 30, 2020|MIT Technology Review
An even more intriguing point raised by this study, he says, is that it highlights “how seismology can be used to monitor human activities and population dynamics.”
COVID-19 lockdowns dramatically reduced seismic noise from humans|Carolyn Gramling|July 23, 2020|Science News
"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
She did not know what a Social Seismologist would say on the point.
Somehow Good|William de Morgan