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seismologist

[ sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys- ]

noun

  1. a scientist who specializes in the study of earthquakes:

    By studying core samples taken from the ocean floor, seismologists can predict the likelihood of a major quake occurring on this fault line.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of seismologist1

First recorded in 1855–60; seismolog(y) ( def ) + -ist ( def )
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Example Sentences

“Earthquakes pop off around the state, and it’s a little bit like popcorn that they hit — sometimes they bunch up for reasons that we don’t understand,” said Susan Hough, seismologist for the U.S.

By the count of seismologist Lucy Jones, a Caltech research associate, Southern California has felt 15 independent seismic sequences this year, with at least one magnitude 4 or higher earthquake.

The Sept. 12 earthquake north of Malibu was part of the 14th seismic sequence this year in Southern California with at least one magnitude 4 or higher earthquake, seismologist Lucy Jones, a Caltech research associate, said earlier this month.

Geological Survey seismologist, earlier this month.

Geological Survey seismologist, earlier this month.

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