earthshock en · NOUN
Etymology
From earth + shock.
Meanings
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An earthquake.
Non-residential buildings are assumed to be unaffected by moderate or moderately severe earthshocks. As earthshocks become severe, the amount of damage increases very rapidly.
1975, Don G. Friedman, Computer simulation in natural hazard assessment:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| earthshocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |