Coseismal
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A line on a map connecting places simultaneously affected by a seismic event.
"As illustrative of what would occur under the supposed conditions Dr. Schmidt gives a diagram like fig. 32, in which coseismals have been drawn on the assumption that the velocity has increased proportionately with the depth. In this case the earthquake rays, which are perpendicular to successive coseismals, are by refraction turned upwards, and no longer radiate in straight lines."
- 1 Of or pertaining to a line on a map connecting places simultaneously affected by a seismic event.
- 1 being where earthquake waves arrive simultaneously wordnet
Example
More examples"As illustrative of what would occur under the supposed conditions Dr. Schmidt gives a diagram like fig. 32, in which coseismals have been drawn on the assumption that the velocity has increased proportionately with the depth. In this case the earthquake rays, which are perpendicular to successive coseismals, are by refraction turned upwards, and no longer radiate in straight lines."
Etymology
From co- + seismal.
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