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Seismic vs Microseismic - What's the difference?

seismic | microseismic |

As adjectives the difference between seismic and microseismic

is that seismic is related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the earth while microseismic is describing any small seismic event that causes little or no damage or disturbance.

seismic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.
  • (figuratively) Of very large, or widespread effect.

    • Related terms

    * seismics * seismograph * seismology

    microseismic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Describing any small seismic event that causes little or no damage or disturbance