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seismic wave
seismic wave
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Số nhiều: seismic waves
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.
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