icequake

[ ahys-kweyk ]

noun

1. a disturbance, especially a vibration or series of vibrations, caused by the breaking up of large ice masses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of icequake¹

First recorded in 1890–95; ice + (earth)quake

Example Sentences

The same is true of the woodblocks, which can suggest landscapes and include the representational details suggested by titles such as “Icequake.”

From Washington Post

She was standing on Alaska’s Taku Glacier, a vast field of snow-smothered ice between towering mountains, when the icequake began: a short-lived seismic tremor caused by the glacier’s sudden movement.

From Scientific American

Calving events at Thwaites Glacier, which is shedding vast amounts of ice, have been detected from up to 1,600 kilometres away using seismic ‘icequake’ data.

From Nature

The madman disappeared in space "Monsieur the cur�," said he, "stop a moment, if you please" Andr� Vasling, the mate, apprised Jean Cornbutte of the dreadful event A soft voice said in his ear, "Have good courage, uncle" Andr� Vasling showed himself more attentive than ever On the 12th September the sea consisted of one solid plain They found themselves in a most perilous position, for an icequake had occurred Map in hand, he clearly explained their situation The caravan set out "Thirty-two degrees below zero!"

From Project Gutenberg

Thus chaos, icequake, and ruin.

From Project Gutenberg