Seismology

Pronunciation: /ˌsaɪzˈmɑːlədʒiː/

Seismology (noun)

  1. The scientific study of earthquakes and the waves they make inside the Earth.
  2. A field that measures Earth vibrations to learn about Earth structure and movement.

Examples

  • Seismology helps scientists understand earthquakes and their causes.
  • Scientists use seismology to study how earthquakes spread through rock.