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tərˌʃɒk, ˈɑf- noun
1.
a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake.
2.
the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence: The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community.
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| —n | |
| Compare foreshock one of a series of minor tremors occurring after the main shock of an earthquake | |
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Aftershock
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Science Dictionary
| aftershock (āf'tər-shŏk') Pronunciation Key
A less powerful earthquake that follows a more forceful one. Aftershocks usually originate at or near the focus of the main earthquakes they follow and can continue for days or months. They usually decrease in magnitude and frequency with time. |
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Example sentences
From this rate, the probability of an aftershock can be determined.
Even people whose homes remained whole chose to sleep outside, lest they be caught in another aftershock.
Seismogram showing contrast of activity in the aftershock zone.
In studying these phenomena, aftershock waveform recordings can play an important role.
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