Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aftershock
noun
/ˈæftərˌʃɑk/
Definition
A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one.
Examples
- After the major earthquake, the residents were on edge due to frequent aftershocks.
- The building sustained some damage, but it was mainly the aftershocks that caused more concerns among the inhabitants.
- Seismologists continue to monitor the aftershocks to assess the situation more accurately.
Meaning
Aftershocks occur as the earth’s crust adjusts following a significant seismic event.
Synonyms
- tremor
- shock
- seismic wave
