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foreshock

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fore·shock  (fôrshk, fr-)
n.
A minor tremor of the earth that precedes a larger earthquake originating at approximately the same location.
foreshock [ˈfɔːˌʃɒk]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks Compare aftershock
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Noun1.foreshock - a tremor preceding an earthquake
earth tremor, microseism, tremor - a small earthquake
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