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meizoseismal

meizoseismal

1 9.9
In the area where an earthquake shakes most strongly and causes most damage
  • adjective
  • /ˌmeɪzoʊˈsaɪzməl/
  • Specialized
: meizoseismal
  • Scientists mapped the meizoseismal area to study the effects of the tremor.

Examples

  • Residents in the meizoseismal region reported intense shaking and severe damage.

  • The meizoseismal zone experienced the most destruction after the earthquake struck.

  • The meizoseismal zone experienced the most severe damage during the earthquake.

  • Scientists studied the meizoseismal effects to understand the earthquake better.

  • After the earthquake, the scientists studied the meizoseismal area to assess the damage.

  • The meizoseismal zone experienced the highest levels of shaking during the quake.

  • Residents in the meizoseismal region reported significant destruction to their homes.

Synonyms

epicentral
vsmeizoseismal
  • Specialized
1 8.4

Near the point on the ground above where an earthquake starts

covers a wider ground area where shaking is strongest

Surface Forms

meizoseismal positive

Morphology

meizoseismal = seismal (opaque) = meizo + seism + al

The combining element 'meizo-' (meaning greater/most) is an obscure technical combining form and is not transparent to average learners, making the overall meaning hard to derive.

Etymology

Meizoseismal is made of the Greek parts meizo- meaning 'greater' and seismo- meaning 'earthquake', the same root you find in seismic. So, meizoseismal describes the part of an earthquake area where the shaking is strongest.