seismic
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Preliminary information suggested it was caused by an earthquake, but the US Geological Survey said additional analysis indicated "the seismic energy was instead generated by a landslide".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Seismic anisotropy refers to a situation in which seismic waves travel differently depending on the direction they move through rock.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
My search turned up more than 360 glacier seismic events, most of which are not yet included in any earthquake catalogue.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Most previous attempts to detect Antarctic glacial earthquakes used the worldwide network of seismic detectors.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Those residing in ghetto communities were particularly ill equipped to adapt to the seismic changes taking place in the U.S. economy; they were left isolated and jobless.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing seismic
Brace Yourself: Earthquake Words
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Super Seismic: Words for Volcanoes and Earthquakes
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