noun aftershocks or tremors that occur after a major earthquake
Studying afterquakes can provide valuable insights into the behavior of fault lines and the aftermath of seismic events.
Monitoring afterquakes is crucial for emergency response teams to assess ongoing risks and plan for potential aftershocks.
Afterquakes can pose additional risks to already compromised structures and infrastructure following a major earthquake.
Afterquakes are smaller seismic events that occur after a major earthquake, often as a result of the main shock redistributing stress along fault lines.
In the field of journalism, 'afterquakes' may be used to describe the ongoing effects or consequences of a major event or news story.
Psychologists may use the term 'afterquakes' to refer to the emotional or psychological aftershocks that individuals experience following a traumatic event.
Geologists may use 'afterquakes' to describe the smaller earthquakes that occur after a major seismic event, known as aftershocks.
Emergency responders may use 'afterquakes' to refer to the secondary disasters or emergencies that arise as a result of a primary event, such as a natural disaster.