Earthquake seismology is a specialized field of study within geophysics and geology that focuses on the analysis of seismic waves generated by earthquakes. This discipline examines the causes, effects, and characteristics of earthquakes, as well as their predictive models.
This term is frequently used in academic or technical contexts rather than everyday conversations, seeing more prevalence in written contexts, such as research papers and scientific articles.
Earthquake seismology plays a crucial role in understanding plate tectonics.
La sismología de los terremotos juega un papel crucial en la comprensión de la tectónica de placas.
Researchers in earthquake seismology are working to develop better early warning systems.
Los investigadores en sismología de los terremotos están trabajando para desarrollar mejores sistemas de alerta temprana.
Advancements in earthquake seismology have improved building codes in many earthquake-prone areas.
Los avances en la sismología de los terremotos han mejorado los códigos de construcción en muchas áreas propensas a terremotos.
While "earthquake seismology" itself is not typically part of idiomatic expressions, there are phrases related to earthquakes and seismic activity that highlight its importance:
"Shake like an earthquake"
Fireworks at the festival made the ground shake like an earthquake.
Los fuegos artificiales en el festival hicieron que el suelo temblara como un terremoto.
"Aftershock of an earthquake"
The community is still dealing with the aftershock of an earthquake that occurred last month.
La comunidad aún está lidiando con las réplicas de un terremoto que ocurrió el mes pasado.
"Seismic shift"
The new law represents a seismic shift in how state funds are allocated.
La nueva ley representa un cambio sísmico en la forma en que se asignan los fondos estatales.
"Tectonic plates are shifting"
When tensions rise, it feels like tectonic plates are shifting beneath us.
Cuando las tensiones aumentan, se siente como si las placas tectónicas se estuvieran moviendo bajo nosotros.
The word "earthquake" originates from the Old English "eorþe" (earth) and "cwacian" (to quake or shake). "Seismology" derives from the Greek "seismos" (earthquake) and "logos" (study). Together, the term reflects the scientific study of earthquakes and related phenomena.
Synonyms: - Seismology (general) - Earth science
Antonyms: - None directly applicable, but general terms such as non-seismological studies can serve as opposites in context.