
Seismology
Scientific Field
Seismology is a specialized scientific discipline, commonly studied by geologists or geophysicists.
She pursued a PhD focusing on seismology to understand tectonic movements.
Academic Usage
Used mainly in academic or formal contexts, not in everyday conversation.
The conference on seismology attracted researchers from around the world.
Technical Term
Seismology includes technical vocabulary that may require further study to fully understand.
In seismology, 'richter scale' is a term used to quantify earthquake magnitudes.
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