Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
terramoto
noun
/tɛrəˈmoʊtoʊ/
Definition
A sudden and intense shaking of the ground, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface.
Examples
- The terramoto that struck the region last night caused significant damage to several buildings.
- Residents were evacuated after the powerful terramoto triggered warnings of aftershocks.
- Scientists continuously monitor tectonic plate movements to predict potential terramotos.
Meaning
An earthquake; a seismic event characterized by ground shaking and often accompanied by additional geological activity.
Synonyms
- earthquake
- quake
- seismic event
- tremor