foreshock

[US]/ˈfɔːʃɒk/
[UK]/ˈfɔːrʃɑːk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small earthquake that occurs before a larger earthquake

Phrases & Collocations

foreshock event

foreshock activity

foreshock sequence

foreshock magnitude

foreshock prediction

foreshock analysis

foreshock monitoring

foreshock report

foreshock warning

foreshock study

Example Sentences

the region experienced a foreshock before the main earthquake.

scientists are studying foreshocks to predict larger seismic events.

many people were alarmed by the foreshock.

a foreshock can sometimes indicate an impending disaster.

after the foreshock, residents were advised to evacuate.

the foreshock was felt miles away from the epicenter.

geologists monitor foreshocks to improve safety measures.

residents reported feeling a foreshock just moments before the quake.

understanding foreshocks is crucial for earthquake preparedness.

the foreshock served as a warning to the community.

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