Seismology
noun
The study of earthquakes and the structure of the earth by examining vibrations.
The recent earthquake in Japan is being studied by experts in the field of seismology.
Often appears as...
- study seismology
- seismology research
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noun
The study of earthquakes and the structure of the earth by examining vibrations.
The recent earthquake in Japan is being studied by experts in the field of seismology.
Often appears as...
- study seismology
- seismology research
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Field
Seismology is a specialized scientific discipline, commonly studied by geologists or geophysicists.
She pursued a PhD focusing on seismology to understand tectonic movements.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Usage
Used mainly in academic or formal contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The conference on seismology attracted researchers from around the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Seismology includes technical vocabulary that may require further study to fully understand.
In seismology, 'richter scale' is a term used to quantify earthquake magnitudes.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Field
Seismology is a specialized scientific discipline, commonly studied by geologists or geophysicists.
She pursued a PhD focusing on seismology to understand tectonic movements.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Usage
Used mainly in academic or formal contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The conference on seismology attracted researchers from around the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Seismology includes technical vocabulary that may require further study to fully understand.
In seismology, 'richter scale' is a term used to quantify earthquake magnitudes.
Pro Tip 1/3Scientific Field
Seismology is a specialized scientific discipline, commonly studied by geologists or geophysicists.
She pursued a PhD focusing on seismology to understand tectonic movements.
Pro Tip 2/3Academic Usage
Used mainly in academic or formal contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The conference on seismology attracted researchers from around the world.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
Seismology includes technical vocabulary that may require further study to fully understand.
In seismology, 'richter scale' is a term used to quantify earthquake magnitudes.
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Eric Maskin
American Economist
Perhaps one day earthquakes, hurricanes and financial crashes will all be predictable. But we don't have to wait until then for seismology, meteorology and economics to become sciences; they already are.
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Eric Maskin
American Economist
Perhaps one day earthquakes, hurricanes and financial crashes will all be predictable. But we don't have to wait until then for seismology, meteorology and economics to become sciences; they already are.
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