seismology

seis·mol·o·gy  (sz-ml-j)

n.

The geophysical science of earthquakes and the mechanical properties of the earth.

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seismo·logic (-m-ljk), seismo·logi·cal (--kl) adj.

seismo·logi·cal·ly adv.

seis·molo·gist n.

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seismology

Noun

the branch of geology concerned with the study of earthquakes [Greek seismos earthquake + -logy]

seismologist n

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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.

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seismology

the branch of geology that studies earthquakes and their effects. Also seismography. — seismologist, n. — seismologic, seismological, adj.

See also: Earthquakes

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

seismology - the branch of geology that studies earthquakes geophysical science, geophysics - geology that uses physical principles to study properties of the earth