seism
- noun
- /ˈsaɪzəm/
- Specialized
:
temblor
- Scientists use sensitive instruments to detect even the smallest seism deep within the earth.
Examples
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A strong seism shook the city last night.
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The recent volcanic eruption was preceded by a series of minor seisms.
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After the seism, emergency crews checked for damage to buildings and roads.
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The seism was recorded at 6.5 on the Richter scale.
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The seism registered a magnitude of 5.0, shaking buildings throughout the city.
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Following the seism, people rushed to evacuate the high-rise apartments.
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After the seism, the geologists analyzed the fault line for potential hazards.
Synonyms
645
2.2
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earth that can damage buildings
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5.1
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement underground
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6.0
A sudden violent movement in the earth during an earthquake
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4.9
A small earthquake that moves the ground slightly
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8.6
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement inside the earth
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4.6
A sudden shaking of the ground that happens when energy is released underground
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6.1
A sudden shaking of the ground often caused by an earthquake or volcano
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3.7
A small earthquake that causes little or no damage
Antonyms
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Seism comes from the Greek word seismos, which means 'shake'. You can see the same root in seismic, which is why a seism means the shaking of the ground, an earthquake or tremor.