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Seismic meaning
Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth. | Subject to earthquakes. | Of very large or widespread effect.
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Seismic sea wave The term seismic sea wave also is used to refer to the phenomenon, because the waves most often are generated by seismic activity such as earthquakes.
Groups welcome withdrawal of seismic blasting proposal Environmental, political and community groups have welcomed a decision by oil and gas exploration companies to withdraw seismic blasting plans for the Otway basin.
A NASA mission on Mars has recorded evidence of seismic activity, including 174 seismic events across Mars--and 20 events with a magnitude of three or four.
In 1971 NORSAR (Norwegian Seismic Array) at Kjeller just outside Oslo was connected by satellite to the SDAC (Seismic Data Analysis Center) in Virginia, US as part of ARPANET citation in order to monitor nuclear test-ban treaties with the Soviet Union.
In its most general sense, the word earthquake is used to describe any seismic event — whether natural or caused by humans — that generates seismic waves.
Modern regional structure is being investigated using seismic tomography and seismic reflection in three dimensions, providing unrivaled images of the Earth's interior, its faults and the deep crust.
Seismic anisotropy is an indicator of long range order in a material, where features smaller than the seismic wavelength (e.
Seismic exploration One early commercial application of information theory was in the field of seismic oil exploration.
To enhance the sharing of information and experience among IAEA Member States concerning the seismic safety of nuclear facilities, in 2008 the IAEA established the International Seismic Safety Centre.
Additional 2D seismic surveys over these anomalies would allow Atco to define the dimensions of the potential low-density strata structure.
After carrying out a theoretical analysis, “we are now embarking for the first time on field activities” to study potential environmental issues, he said, with seismic and geotechnical studies to follow.
And it's fair to say that the Labour Party, in recent times, has been on the wrong side of those seismic by elections.
A spokesperson for Santos said in January the seismic surveying was "low-impact" and "non-intrusive" and didn't affect groundwater or farming.
As SEOs, we’d be foolish to ignore the potentially seismic shifts we are seeing implemented, seemingly on a weekly basis.
ATHENS — Greece has concluded two-dimensional (2D) seismic surveys for two offshore blocks off the island of Crete, under its renewed drive to identify potential gas reserves, the state-owned energy resources company said on Monday.
Back then, both companies as well as industry watchers heralded the combination as a symbol for what is possible when ambitious digital health companies come together to chart a new path during a seismic, global public health event.
Before taking on the role as Chairman at PetroNor E&P, Alhomouz worked for Schlumberger Oilfield Service – now SLB; Cromwell Energy; Prism Seismic and Jaidah Energy.
Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s minister of emergency management, says in a statement that an early warning system is critical to helping those in the province mitigate the impacts of a seismic event.
But for those of us in the restaurant industry, Noma’s announcement felt less like a seismic event and more like the dampened thud of a silver spoon falling on a plush dining-room carpet.
But it's one that's by no means a seismic one.