earthquake storm
earthquake storm · earthquake storms
The theorized situation where one earthquake triggers a series of other large…The theorized situation where one earthquake triggers a series of other large earthquakes, along the same plate boundary, as the stress transfers along the fault system.
Meaning
1 sensesThe theorized situation where one earthquake triggers a series of other large earthquakes, along the same plate boundary, as the stress transfers along the fault system.
Origin
Coined by Stanford Professor of Geophysics Amos Nur in 2000.Coined by Stanford Professor of Geophysics Amos Nur in 2000.
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Forms
plural: earthquake storms| Singular | earthquake storm |
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