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seismicity

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seis·mic·i·ty  (sz-ms-t)
n.
The frequency or magnitude of earthquake activity in a given area.
seismicity [saɪzˈmɪsɪtɪ]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) seismic activity; the phenomenon of earthquake activity or the occurrence of artificially produced earth tremors
seismicity  (sz-ms-t)
The frequency or magnitude of earthquake activity in a given area. Global seismicity maps show that the regions where seismicity is the highest correspond with the edges of the tectonic plates.
seismicity
the intensity, frequency, and distribution of earthquakes in a specific area.
See also: Earthquakes
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