Aftershock (Noun)
Meaning
A tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The aftershock hit the city three days after the initial earthquake, causing widespread panic and destruction.
- Scientists warned of the possibility of a large aftershock occurring in the days or weeks following the massive earthquake.
- The small aftershocks continued to rock the region for months after the main earthquake, making it difficult for residents to feel safe.
- Rescue teams were delayed in their efforts due to a series of strong aftershocks that made it difficult to navigate the rubble-strewn streets.
- Seismologists were studying the aftershocks to better understand the underlying fault lines and predict the likelihood of future earthquakes.