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coseismic

coseismic

9.9
Happening at the same time as earthquake shaking
  • adjective
  • /koʊˈsiːzmɪk/
  • Specialized
: coseísmo
  • The coseismic activity was recorded by the seismographs.

Examples

  • The researchers observed a coseismic displacement between two distant locations during the earthquake.

  • A coseismic rupture can change the landscape immediately as the seismic waves pass through.

  • Some buildings experienced coseismic failure when the main shock hit the city.

  • The coseismic event was significant.

  • The scientists noted a coseismic change in ground level as the waves from the earthquake reached the area.

  • During the earthquake, several regions experienced coseismic effects that were documented by geologists.

  • The data collected indicated coseismic shifts that occurred just moments after the quake began.

Synonyms

coseismal
vscoseismic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to places where earthquake waves arrive at the same time

describes occurrences associated with earthquake waves arriving at the same time

Surface Forms

coseismic positive

Morphology

coseismic = seismic (transparent) = co + seismic

The meaning is directly derived from the productive prefix 'co-' (together/simultaneous) added to the adjective 'seismic', so learners who know 'seismic' and 'co-' can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Coseismic is made from co- meaning 'together' and seismic meaning 'earthquake'. So, something coseismic happens 'with' or at the same time as an earthquake.