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seismic wave
This term is a technical compound noun used primarily in geophysics and seismology. It describes the energy propagation resulting from a sudden release of stress in the Earth's lithosphere. While it is a scientific term, it is frequently used in news reporting to describe the physical mechanics of earthquakes.
In a figurative sense, the word "seismic" is often detached from "wave" to describe a shift or change that is sudden, massive, and transformative, such as a "seismic shift in politics." However, when paired as "seismic wave," the meaning remains strictly tied to geological phenomena.
Meanings
Examples
A seismic wave travels through the earth after a fault slips.
Look at the monitor to see how the seismic wave is recorded.
The primary seismic wave arrives before the secondary one.
I wonder if a seismic wave could trigger a landslide in this valley.
The city felt a massive seismic wave that shattered windows.
Can you explain the difference between a body seismic wave and a surface wave?
The sensor detected a faint seismic wave coming from the deep crust.
A powerful seismic wave ripped through the ground, throwing people off their feet.