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aseismic

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aseismic [ā′sīz·mik]
(geophysics)
Not subject to the occurrence or destructive effects of earthquakes.


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Earth scientists studying this subtle movement use terms such as slow quakes, silent quakes, aseismic slip, nonvolcanic tremor, slow transients and episodic tremor and slip.
1981, Plate reconstruction, aseismic ridges, and low angle subduction beneath the Andes: Geological Society of America, Bulletin, v.
With the increased construction of aseismic and seismic-resistant structures in recent years, there has also been a concerted introduction of environmentally-sound natural ventilation systems and other advancements, so computer analyses are becoming increasingly important.
 
 
 
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