Seismic (Adjective)
Meaning
Subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The scientists were studying the seismic activity in the region to better understand the risks of earthquakes.
- Seismic waves from the distant earthquake were detected by sensitive instruments in the lab.
- The new building was designed to withstand seismic forces and protect its occupants from earthquake damage.
- Seismic data revealed a hidden fault line that had been previously unknown to geologists.
- The region's seismic history was marked by frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions over millions of years.