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MICRO-SEISMICITY [1 record]

Record 1 2007-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vulcanology and Seismology
DEF

The occurrence of small-magnitude earthquakes.

CONT

Further techniques in the weaponry of the geophysicist include: gravity measurements; seismic measurements, reflective and refractive ... micro-seismicity ...

OBS

microseism: A feeble rythmically recurring earth tremor that is not directly perceptible, that is detectable only by means of specially constructed apparatus.

OBS

microseismicity: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Volcanologie et sismologie
DEF

Sismicité instrumentale (petits séismes non ressentis par l'homme).

CONT

Les techniques supplémentaires de l'arsenal du géophysicien comprennent : les mesures de gravité; les mesures de sismique, réflexion et réfraction [...]; la microsismicité [...]

OBS

microséisme : Séisme détectable seulement au moyen d'instruments enregistreurs.

OBS

microsismicité : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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