About The Word Earthquake
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Earthquake
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What's The Definition Of Earthquake?
[n] shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
Synonyms | Synonyms for Earthquake: quake | seism | temblor Related Terms | Find terms related to Earthquake: apoplexy | breakup | cataclysm | climax | convulsion | diastrophism | disaster | fit | overthrow | paroxysm | quake | quaker | shake | shock | spasm | stroke | temblor | tidal wave | tremor | tsunami | upheaval See Also | earth tremor | geological phenomenon | microseism | seaquake | seismic disturbance | shock | submarine earthquake | tremor Earthquake In Webster's Dictionary \Earth"quake`\, n.
A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to
subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise.
The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere,
destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also
{earthdin}, {earthquave}, and {earthshock}.
{Earthquake alarm}, a bell signal constructed to operate on
the theory that a few seconds before the occurrence of an
earthquake the magnet temporarily loses its power.
\Earth"quake`\, a. Like, or characteristic of, an earthquake; loud; starling. The earthquake voice of victory. --Byron. |
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