Geological Events Terminology

noun a sudden and violent event causing great destruction or upheaval, such as a flood or earthquake

• The cataclysm caused widespread destruction and loss of life in the region.
• The cataclysm totally messed up everything in its path.
• That cataclysm was a real doozy, huh?
• The breakup felt like a cataclysm, shattering my world into pieces.

noun a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust

• The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing significant damage to buildings in the area.
• Did you feel that earthquake last night? It shook the whole house!
• That earthquake was no joke, it had me shaking in my boots!
• Her sudden outburst at the meeting was like an emotional earthquake, leaving everyone stunned.

adjective describing something as having a significant or profound impact or effect

• The earthshaking earthquake caused widespread destruction in the region.
• That earthshaking news really caught everyone's attention.
• The concert was so earthshaking, it blew my mind.
• Her earthshaking performance on stage left the audience in awe.

noun a shaking or trembling movement of the earth's surface

verb to shake or tremble

• The earthquake caused a devastating quake that destroyed many buildings.
• Did you feel that quake last night? It was so strong!
• That quake was gnarly, dude!
• Her sudden outburst caused a quake in the office, shaking up everyone's emotions.

noun a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance

• The tsunami warning system detected a large wave approaching the coast.
• Did you hear about the tsunami warning issued for the coastal areas?
• That tsunami was gnarly, dude!
• The sudden influx of emails was like a tsunami hitting my inbox.