aftershock
உயிர்சேதமோ
definition
noun
These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during aftershock and possible foreshock sequences.
a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
example
Yesterday, we had a tremor that they said was an 'aftershock' from a big earthquake that devastated Turkey.
The quake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, was followed by an 'aftershock' measuring 5.5.
He was almost knocked over by the 'aftershock' that followed, but he kept his ground as dust blasted by at hurricane speeds.
These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during 'aftershock' and possible foreshock sequences.
Was there a new earthquake or an 'aftershock' , which possibly could be triggering more tsunami waves?
The quake occurred more than 10 kilometres deep and was followed by powerful 'aftershocks' .
Eventually these gaps are filled by large earthquakes and their 'aftershocks' .
There is shock and bewilderment in surrounding mountain villages too, where the earthquake and subsequent 'aftershocks' have caused landslides.
Experts say more 'aftershocks' are possible, but they are unlikely to be strong enough to cause more serious damage.
Seismologists said 'aftershocks' powerful enough to cause heavy damage in the northern region were now highly possible.
He was referring to the 'aftershocks' that invariably follow a large temblor, or main shock.
Six additional 'aftershocks' were recorded throughout the next day.
It was followed by four 'aftershocks' , one of which almost matched the intensity of the first quake, registering 5.2 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake and its 'aftershocks' dislodged many rocks and mines, sending them tumbling onto roads once considered safe.
Friday's earthquake and the 'aftershocks' have injured 559 people.
Some families fled their homes fearing 'aftershocks' , and roads and phone lines were cut off.
From time to time 'aftershocks' of the earthquake shook the ground, and could even be felt on board ship, seeming to those on board that depth charges were being exploded in the sea.
The earthquake was followed by alarming 'aftershocks' up to seven hours later and officials warned of more to come.
There may have been about 150 'aftershocks' since the weekend earthquake in South Asia.
They, too, were followed by waves of 'aftershocks' which hampered rescue work in an area littered with landmines laid during years of war.
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