seismicity Definition
seis·mic·ity (sīz mis′ə tē, sīs-)
noun
- the property or state of being seismic
- the frequency, intensity, etc. of earthquake activity in a given region
seismicity Usage Examples
Converse of object
- include: It includes seismicity and seismic hazard maps, information on historical and recent earthquakes, and links to USGS fact sheets and geological information.
- induce: Spatio-temporal evolution of induced seismicity at Acu Reservoir, NE Brazil.
Adjective modifier
- low: The aseismic nature of the continental mantle and the lower crustal seismicity beneath some shields are probably related to their water contents.
- high: This threat is not limited to areas of high seismicity.
- local: The objective of this experiment was to detect, analyze and locate the local seismicity.
- crustal: The aseismic nature of the continental mantle and the lower crustal seismicity beneath some shields are probably related to their water contents.
- regional: Several hypothetical scenarios that could provide a coupling between regional seismicity and reservoir hydraulics are proposed and evaluated.
Modifies a noun
map: One of the decisions made during that meeting was to compile a seismicity map of the Southern Mediterranean and the Middle East.
Noun used with modifier
detail: It details seismicity and earthquakes in the US state of Georgia.
Browse dictionary entries near seismicity
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