Earthquakes

Definition (http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?o2=&o0=1&o8=1&o1=1&o7=&o5=&o9=&o6=&o3=&o4=&s=earthquake)

Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity. (WordNet)

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This term is used for the following terms: 
Earth tremors

Approved Date
10-May-2013

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