Seismic Disturbance (Noun)
Meaning
An instance of agitation of the earth's crust; "the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- A sudden seismic disturbance rocked the small town in the early hours of the morning, causing widespread destruction and panic.
- The scientists carefully monitored the seismic disturbance that began with a minor tremor and gradually increased in intensity over the course of several hours.
- Rescue teams rushed to the scene of the seismic disturbance in an effort to save those trapped beneath the rubble of the collapsed building.
- The area had experienced several minor seismic disturbances in the weeks leading up to the major earthquake, which some saw as a warning sign.
- Local authorities quickly responded to the seismic disturbance by activating emergency response systems and coordinating evacuation efforts.