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
Also called seismography.
Related formsseis·mo·log·ic [sahyz-muh-loj-ik, sahys-] /ˌsaɪz məˈlɒdʒ ɪk, ˌsaɪs-/, seis·mo·log·i·cal, adjectiveseis·mo·log·i·cal·ly, adverbseis·mol·o·gist, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for seismology
seismology
/ (saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ) /
noun
the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves
Derived Formsseismologic (ˌsaɪzməˈlɒdʒɪk) or seismological, adjectiveseismologically, adverbseismologist, noun
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Science definitions for seismology
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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Culture definitions for seismology
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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