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earthquake
has definitions from the field of geology
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[ noun ] (geology) shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
Used in print (Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)Even in domains where detailed and predictive understanding is still lacking , but where some explanations are possible , as with lightning and weather and earthquakes , the appropriate kind of human_action has been more adequately indicated . Related terms |
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[ noun ] a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
Examples "selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees" Related terms |
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