seismology

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

noun

1. the science or study of earthquakes and their phenomena.

seismology

/ ˌsaɪzməˈlɒdʒɪk; saɪzˈmɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes and seismic waves

seismology

/ sīz-mŏl′ə-jē /

1. The scientific study of earthquakes and of the internal structure of the Earth. It includes the study of the origin, geographic distribution, effects, and possible prediction of earthquakes.

seismology

1. The branch of science devoted to the study of seismic waves and the information they provide about the structure of the interior of the Earth .

Notes

Our knowledge of the properties of the crust , the mantle , and the core comes from this field.

Derived Forms

• seismologic, adjective
• ˌseismoˈlogically, adverb
• seisˈmologist, noun

Other Words From

• seis·mo·log·ic [sahyz-m, uh, -, loj, -ik, sahys-], seis·mo·log·i·cal adjective
• seis·mo·log·i·cal·ly adverb
• seis·mol·o·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of seismology¹

First recorded in 1855–60; seismo- + -logy

Example Sentences

Not according to Robert Geller, professor emeritus of seismology at the University of Tokyo.

From BBC

The Australian proclaims that the analysis will lead to “the erosion of seismology as a credible branch of science and the destruction of seismologists as credible researchers.”

From Los Angeles Times

It is Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years, said seismology officials.

From BBC

These findings hold the potential for applications across various fields, including seismology and geophysics, particularly in monitoring underground conditions with limited observation points.

From Science Daily

One project, for example, might involve studying the seismology of Venus through balloons that are tested first on Earth, or the deployment of small subsurface drones to study melting of Antarctic ice shelves.

From Los Angeles Times