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seismologist
[ sahyz-mol-uh-jist, sahys- ]
noun
- 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.
Word History and Origins
Origin of seismologist1
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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