sea
quake
Plural
seaquakes
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a tremor or earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean floor
- The undersea sensors detected a powerful seaquake, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas.
- Seismic monitoring stations recorded the magnitude and depth of the recent seaquake in the Pacific Ocean.
- The seaquake generated a series of powerful waves that traveled across the open ocean.
- Marine life in the vicinity of the seaquake's epicenter may be affected by changes in underwater pressure and currents.
- Emergency response teams conducted drills to prepare for the potential consequences of a seaquake in the region.
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