Seism (Noun)
Meaning
Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The earthquake caused a violent seism that destroyed several buildings in the city.
- Scientists measured the seism generated by the volcanic eruption to better understand the underlying geological processes.
- The seism was so intense that it triggered a tsunami warning for the coastal communities.
- The data from the seismograph showed a significant increase in seism activity in the region over the past few weeks.
- The seism caused by the movement of tectonic plates was felt hundreds of miles away from the epicenter.