paleoseismology

English

Etymology

From paleo- +‎ seismology.

Noun

paleoseismology (uncountable)

1. (geology) The study of ancient rocks and sediments for evidence of seismic events, such as earthquakes and tsunamis, from times before records were kept.

Derived terms

• paleoseismological
• paleoseismologist

 

Related terms

• archaeoseismology
• seismology