Submarine Earthquake (Noun)
Meaning
An earthquake at the sea bed.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- A submarine earthquake struck the coast of Japan, causing widespread destruction and triggering a tsunami warning.
- The submarine earthquake that occurred in the Mariana Trench was so powerful that it was detected by seismic stations thousands of miles away.
- Scientists are studying the effects of submarine earthquakes on marine ecosystems and the potential risks to coastal communities.
- The submarine earthquake that triggered the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami was a massive 9.1 magnitude event that caught the world off guard.
- Researchers are using advanced sonar technology to map the seafloor and better understand the mechanisms that drive submarine earthquakes.