Definition of microseism in English:
microseism
noun ˈmʌɪkrəʊˌsʌɪz(ə)mˈmaɪkroʊˌsaɪzəm
Geology A very small earthquake, less than 2 on the Richter scale.
Example sentencesExamples
- Based on experimental data it is shown, that the hypothesis of resonant amplification of microseisms in the resonator between daylight surface and oil reservoir is more adequate.
- The phase velocities of microseisms recorded with an array of eight instruments are measured in four different locations.
- Scientists believed that microseisms are generated when the large ocean waves of hurricanes interfere or strike a coastline.
- Collectively, these ocean microseisms have an annual cumulative seismic energy comparable to that generated from earthquakes, said Kedar.
- The microseisms are located and the data is used to create maps of the hydraulic fracture geometry.
Synonyms
earth tremor, tremor, convulsion, shock, foreshock, aftershock
Definition of microseism in US English:
microseism
nounˈmīkrōˌsīzəmˈmaɪkroʊˌsaɪzəm
Geology A very small earthquake, less than 2 on the Richter scale.
Example sentencesExamples
- The microseisms are located and the data is used to create maps of the hydraulic fracture geometry.
- The phase velocities of microseisms recorded with an array of eight instruments are measured in four different locations.
- Collectively, these ocean microseisms have an annual cumulative seismic energy comparable to that generated from earthquakes, said Kedar.
- Based on experimental data it is shown, that the hypothesis of resonant amplification of microseisms in the resonator between daylight surface and oil reservoir is more adequate.
- Scientists believed that microseisms are generated when the large ocean waves of hurricanes interfere or strike a coastline.
Synonyms
earth tremor, tremor, convulsion, shock, foreshock, aftershock