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Definition of Temblor
1. Noun. Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity.
Specialized synonyms: Seismic Disturbance, Shock, Earth Tremor, Microseism, Tremor, Seaquake, Submarine Earthquake
Generic synonyms: Geological Phenomenon
Derivative terms: Quake, Seismal, Seismic
Definition of Temblor
1. n. An earthquake.
Definition of Temblor
1. Noun. (chiefly US) An earthquake. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Temblor
1. an earthquake [n -S or -ES] - See also: earthquake
Lexicographical Neighbors of Temblor
Literary usage of Temblor
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the California Academy of Sciences by California Academy of Sciences (1914)
"The average thickness of the temblor group in the western part of the area is
between ... Farther to the southeast the temblor group attains a still greater ..."
2. The Pocket Gopher of the Boreal Zone on San Jacinto Peak by Joseph Grinnell, Harry Schelwald Swarth (1918)
"The average thickness of the temblor group in the western part of the area is
between ... Farther to the southeast the temblor group attains a still greater ..."
3. Travels Amongst American Indians: Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples by Lindesay Brine (1894)
"A temblor. — Indian Idolatry. — Custom of ancient inhabitants to serve the parents
whose daughters they wished to marry.— Doubtful fidelity of my guide. ..."
4. Journal of a Voyage to Peru: A Passage Across the Cordillera of the Andes in by Charles Brand (1828)
"... of the Earthquake—Leave Valparaiso—Arrive at Callao—Entrance to Lima—Lima
Ladies—Robbers—Robberies and Murders—Description of a temblor, or Shock of an ..."
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