Megaquake
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megaquake is a noun meaning (seismology) A megathrust earthquake.
Meaning
(seismology) A megathrust earthquake.
More Meanings
- A very powerful earthquake, generally rated above 7 on the Richter scale.
Word Forms
- megaquakes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include megaearthquake, microquake, macroseism, megafoot, megaunit, megacluster.
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