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aseismic
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aseismic [eɪˈsaɪzmɪk]
adj
1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) denoting a region free of earthquakes
2. (not in technical use) denoting a region free of all but a few small earthquakes
3. (of buildings, etc.) designed to withstand earthquakes


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This has led some seismologists to postulate that the Juan de Fuca subduction is taking place by aseismic creep -- that is, the plates are sliding smoothly past one another without jerks that would rattle the earth.
 
 
 
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