seismologist

American  

[sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys-] / saɪzˈmɒl ə dʒɪst, saɪs- /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of seismologist

First recorded in 1855–60; seismolog(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Autopsies! Do you think you want the coroner to be able to work after the earthquake?” said seismologist Lucy Jones, a research associate at Caltech.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is no question that we’re going to learn an enormous amount” from the Turkish quakes, said Ross Stein, a seismologist formerly with the United States Geological Survey scientist and now a consultant.

From New York Times

But in a small region at the center, the slowest waves were those traveling at a 45-degree angle to the axis instead of 90 degrees, the Harvard seismologists said.

From New York Times

Back then, said Haiti's top seismologist, Claude Prepetit, "people who were in the street rushed to go back to their houses to take shelter."

From Reuters

Learn more about earthquake kits, which apps you need, seismologist Lucy Jones’ most important advice and more at latimes.com/Unshaken.

From Los Angeles Times