seis·mol·o·gy (s z-m l  -j )n. The geophysical science of earthquakes and the mechanical properties of the earth. seis  mo·logic (-m-lj k), seismo·logi·cal (--kl) adj.seis mo·logi·cal·ly adv.seis·mol o·gist n. |
seismology
Noun
the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes [Greek seismos earthquake + -logy]
seismologist n
| seismology (sz-ml-j) 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
the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and their effects. Also seismography. — seismologist, n. — seismologic, seismological, adj.
See also: Earthquakes
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  seismology - the branch of geology that studies earthquakesgeophysical science, geophysics - geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth |
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