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Meaning
Noun
●
A
shaking
of the
ground
,
caused
by
volcanic
activity
or
movement
around
geologic
faults.
●
In Geology & Seismology:
Such a
quake
specifically
occurring
on the
planet
Earth,
as opposed to
other
celestial
bodies.
●
A
sudden
and
intense
upheaval
; a
severely
disruptive
event.
Verb
●
To
undergo
an earthquake.
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Origin
earthquake
English
ertheqwake
Middle English (1100-1500)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Earthdin
Quake
Seism
Temblor
Tremblor
Tremor
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