Seismal (Adjective)
Meaning
Subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The seismal activity in the region made it difficult to construct buildings that could withstand the frequent tremors.
- Seismal waves from the earthquake caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the coastal town.
- The geologists studied the seismal data to better understand the underlying tectonic forces that shaped the mountain range.
- The seismal event triggered a tsunami that affected several islands in the Pacific Ocean.
- The city's seismal design codes required buildings to be reinforced with steel and concrete to minimize damage from earthquakes.