Temblor
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɛmˈblɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Temblor is a noun meaning (US, Philippines) An earthquake.
Meaning
(US, Philippines) An earthquake.
Example Sentences
Ukraine was already dealing with the temblors in the U.S. government.
PNR trips were suspended at past 1 p.m. after the temblor struck Camarines Norte, but was felt in the city of Manila at Intensity 3.
Ever since the San Francisco earthquake of April 18, 1906, scientists have been warning that it is just a matter of time before another major temblor strikes the Bay Area.
The earthquake's intensity, which gauges the actual effect of a temblor, was measured 4 on Taiwan's 7-tiered intensity scale in Yichu, 3 in Chiayi City and Tainan City's Chiali, as well as 2 in Yunlin County's Touliu City and Shuilin.
Word Forms
- temblors
- temblores
Synonyms for temblor
Depending on context, synonyms include seism, earthquake, quake.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include seism, earthquake, quake, aftershock, epicenter, shale.
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