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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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He and seismologist Lucy Jones have noted patterns between foreshocks and earthquakes.
IF FAULT'S A-ROCKIN', KEEP A-TALKIN'; SEISMOLOGISTS DISCUSS QUAKES' ... by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
He also focuses on the unusual pattern of foreshocks and altershocks.
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As for the estimate from seismologists that there is a 5 percent chance that the weekend aftershocks are actually foreshocks to a larger earthquake, Sheridan said she can't worry about it.
WHAT'S SHAKIN'? : RECENT TEMBLORS HAVE SOME TOSSING, TURNING by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
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