Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
seismic-gap
noun
/ˈsaɪzmɪk ɡæp/
Definition
A seismic gap is a section of a fault line that has not experienced an earthquake for a period longer than the average interval between earthquakes on that fault.
Examples
- Scientists monitor seismic gaps to predict potential earthquakes.
- The region has been quiet for decades, leading researchers to classify it as a seismic gap.
Meaning
Seismic gaps are important areas of study in seismology as they can indicate where stress is building up and where future earthquakes might occur.
Synonyms
- earthquake gap
- fault gap
