seism
We found 4 definitions of seism from 4 different sources.
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seism - shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity | ||
earthquake, quake, temblor | ||
geological phenomenon a natural phenomenon involving the structure or composition of the earth | ||
seismic disturbance, shock the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle" | ||
earth tremor, microseism, tremor an involuntary vibration (as if from illness or fear) |