- microearthquake
- mi·cro·earthquake
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microearthquake
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Microearthquake — A microearthquake (or microquake) is a very low intensity earthquake which is usually three or less on the Richter scale. In addition to having natural tectontic causes, they may also be seen as a result of underground nuclear testing or even… … Wikipedia
microearthquake — ¦ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ˌ noun Etymology: micr + earthquake : an earthquake of low intensity ; especially : one of magnitude of less than 3 on the Richter scale * * * /muy kroh errth kwayk /, n. an earthquake of very low intensity (magnitude of 2 or less on… … Useful english dictionary
microearthquake — noun Date: 1965 an earthquake of low intensity … New Collegiate Dictionary
microearthquake — /muy kroh errth kwayk /, n. an earthquake of very low intensity (magnitude of 2 or less on the Richter scale). Also called microtremor. [1965 70; MICRO + EARTHQUAKE] * * * … Universalium
microearthquake — noun A very low intensity earthquake, usually three or less on the Richter scale. Syn: microquake … Wiktionary
microquake — noun Date: 1967 microearthquake … New Collegiate Dictionary
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