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microseism

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun microseism has 1 sense
  1. tremor, earth tremor, microseism - a small earthquake
    --1 is a kind of earthquake, quake, temblor, seism
    --1 has particulars: aftershock; foreshock

Definitions from the Web

Microseism

Definition:

A microseism refers to a barely perceptible or faint vibration of the ground, typically caused by natural phenomena such as ocean waves, atmospheric disturbances, or geological activities.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. Geological: A faint, low-amplitude seismic event originating from natural sources or processes that produce subtle vibrations in the Earth's crust.

2. Oceanographic: Subtle vibrations generated by ocean waves and transmitted through the solid Earth, typically originating from distant storms or strong wave activity.

3. Atmospheric: Small-scale ground movements induced by atmospheric disturbances, such as wind, thunderstorms, or variations in atmospheric pressure.

Usage:

- My seismograph recorded a microseism which was barely noticeable, but it indicated some distant geological activity.

- The microseism caused by the passing storm was so subtle that only sensitive instruments could detect it.

- Researchers study microseisms to gain insights into the Earth's geological processes and ocean dynamics.

- The constant microseism caused by wind gusts reminded us of the power of nature.

- The sailors noticed a slight microseism, an indication of a distant storm approaching.

- The town experiences microseisms due to its proximity to a fault line.

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