Seismic Moment Seismic Moment: In the seismology branch of geology, seismic moment represents a measure […] Seismic MomentDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 24, 2021)
Moment Magnitude (M) Moment Magnitude (M): In the seismology branch of geology, moment magnitude is […] Moment Magnitude (M)December 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on June 24, 2021)
Subsidence “Subsidence” is a geologic condition, in which a localized mass movement occurs, resulting in […] SubsidenceDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Surface-Wave Magnitude “Surface-Wave Magnitude” is the magnitude of an earthquake that scientists estimate using measurements […] Surface-Wave MagnitudeDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle
Topple Definition Topple – Slope movement due to forces that cause an overturning moment about […] ToppleDecember 17, 2020 in Glossary by Karen Pacle (updated on January 23, 2021)