Definition

A type of earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean floor.

Example

The seaquake caused massive waves that affected the coastal towns.

Conversation

Did you hear about the recent seaquake near the coast?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty strong!

It's alarming how those underwater earthquakes can happen without warning.

I know, right? Nature can be really unpredictable sometimes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seaquake → It is formed from "sea" (from Old English "sǣ", meaning large body of saltwater) and "quake" (from Old English "cwacian", meaning to shake or tremble). The word "seaquake" refers to a shaking or trembling that occurs in the sea, typically due to seismic activity.

Memory Tip

Imagine the sea shaking or trembling — that's what a seaquake means, combining the large body of water ('sea') with the action of shaking ('quake').

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