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Definition of seismology

seismology

/saɪzˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
seis · mol · o · gy
Adverb:seismologically
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Adjective:seismological
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• noun

1

The branch of geophysics concerned with the scientific study of earthquakes and the propagation of elastic seismic waves through the Earth or other planetary bodies.

Example

"Advances in modern seismology have enabled researchers to map the internal structure of the Earth's mantle and core with remarkable precision."

• Rhymes for seismology

• Nearby Words

seismograph
seismological
seismologist
seismology
seitan
seizable
seize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by Irish physicist and engineer Robert Mallet, from Ancient Greek seismos ('earthquake', from seiein, 'to shake') and -logia ('study of').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seismology. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seismology
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