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seismic

[sahyz-mik, sahys-] / ˈsaɪz mɪk, ˈsaɪs- /


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By collecting information about impacts, seismic activity, and the surrounding environment, LEMS-SP could help engineers develop safer and more reliable infrastructure for a permanent Moon base.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026

Carla Lockhart, a local MP from the pro-British Democratic Unionist Party, called the appeal overturn "seismic" and said residents had nothing to fear.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

What is undeniable is that one Portuguese man on his computer in Budapest has had a seismic impact on global football.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

Lawler said Continental’s deal would put it in one of Venezuela’s greenfield heavy-oil patches requiring “a significant amount” of seismic and exploration work.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

The four main types of seismic waves each have distinct characteristics.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland


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