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seaquake

seaquake

8.2
An earthquake on the sea floor that can cause a tsunami
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːkwake/
  • Specialized
translation icon : terremoto submarino
  • Scientists recorded a seaquake off the coast, warning of potential hazards.

Examples

  • Can you give me any further reading on that seaquake near Crete?

    The Poseidon Adventure (1972)

  • The recent seaquake triggered a tsunami that affected coastal cities.

  • Could be some kind of disturbance or a seaquake brought it up.

    2-Headed Shark Attack (2012)

  • After the seaquake, many residents fled to higher ground to avoid flooding.

Synonyms

earthquake
vsseaquake
645 2.2

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earth that can damage buildings

is this shaking when it happens on the sea floor and may make tsunamis
quake
vsseaquake
164 5.1

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement underground

is the same shaking when it occurs beneath the sea and may trigger tsunamis
shock
vsseaquake
  • Specialized
20 6.0

A sudden violent movement in the earth during an earthquake

is similar but refers specifically to events on the sea floor with tsunami risk
seismic event
vsseaquake
  • Specialized
3 4.6

A sudden shaking of the ground that happens when energy is released underground

is a specific type that happens on the sea floor and can cause tsunamis
submarine earthquake
vsseaquake
  • Specialized
5.4

An earthquake under the sea floor that can cause a tsunami

is the specific event that happens on the sea floor and can cause tsunamis

How Strong

seaquake
  • Specialized
8.2
earthquake
645 2.2
tremor
19 4.9

Surface Forms

seaquake singular
seaquakes plural

Morphology

seaquake = sea + quake (transparent) = sea + quake

The word 'seaquake' is a clear compound of 'sea' and 'quake', directly describing an earthquake occurring under the sea.

Etymology

Seaquake is a simple combination of sea and quake, where quake means 'to shake', just like in earthquake. So a seaquake is a shaking on the sea floor that can make large waves or a tsunami.