cryoseism

English

Etymology

From cryo- +‎ seism.

Noun

cryoseism (plural cryoseisms)

  1. A seismic event caused by sudden glacial movements or by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated with water or ice.
    Synonym: frost quake
    Hyponym: icequake

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