Definition of coseismal in English:
coseismal
adjective kəʊˈsʌɪzm(ə)lkoʊˈsaɪsməl
Relating to or denoting points on the earth's surface affected by an earthquake simultaneously.
Example sentencesExamples
- The field oscillation measurements allow to discover coseismal, near seismic and pre-seismic electromagnetism.
- Several of Bull's research sites are within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks since they are close enough to the San Andreas Fault for coseismal rock falls.
- The purpose of the coseismal curves based upon these records is in general two - fold.
noun kəʊˈsʌɪzm(ə)lkoʊˈsaɪsməl
A line on a map connecting coseismal points.
Example sentencesExamples
- The rupture has declared itself in an unmistakable rift observable at the surface, and coseismals are therefore unnecessary for the determination if this important factor.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from co- 'jointly' + seismal (from Greek seismos 'earthquake', from seien 'to shake').
Definition of coseismal in US English:
coseismal
adjectivekoʊˈsaɪsməlkōˈsīsməl
Relating to points on the earth's surface affected by an earthquake simultaneously.
Example sentencesExamples
- The purpose of the coseismal curves based upon these records is in general two - fold.
- Several of Bull's research sites are within Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks since they are close enough to the San Andreas Fault for coseismal rock falls.
- The field oscillation measurements allow to discover coseismal, near seismic and pre-seismic electromagnetism.
nounkoʊˈsaɪsməlkōˈsīsməl
A line on a map connecting coseismal points.
Example sentencesExamples
- The rupture has declared itself in an unmistakable rift observable at the surface, and coseismals are therefore unnecessary for the determination if this important factor.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from co- ‘jointly’ + seismal (from Greek seismos ‘earthquake’, from seien ‘to shake’).