Meaning Aftershock
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Aftershock


Smaller earth tremors that occur seconds to weeks after a major earthquake event.
Source: physicalgeography.net

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Aftershock


An earthquake that follows and has its epicenter near a larger earthquake.
Source: ge-at.iastate.edu

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Aftershock


also after-shock, 1894, from after + shock (n.1).
Source: etymonline.com

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Aftershock


ground tremors occurring after a major earthquake but associated with the same focus point.
Source: itseducation.asia

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Aftershock


(n) a tremor (or one of a series of tremors) occurring after the main shock of an earthquake
Source: beedictionary.com





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