earthquake zone
Tremor-prone region
An earthquake zone is a geographic region where seismic activity is common or expected, typically along tectonic plate boundaries or fault lines.
The term appears in construction codes, insurance policies, and disaster planning: Building standards are stricter in earthquake zones.
Also called a seismic zone.
- epicenterPoint above seismic origin
- tectonic plateRigid crustal segment that drifts
- seismic activityUnderground geological movement
- tremorInvoluntary rhythmic shaking
- ground shakingEarth's surface vibrating
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