adjective
- relating to or involving very small earthquakes or earth tremors that are typically not felt by humans
Usage: geological; technical
Examples
- The microseismic activity was detected only by sensitive instruments.
- Scientists monitor microseismic events near the fault line.
- The fracking operation caused increased microseismic activity in the region.
- Microseismic monitoring helps predict larger earthquakes.
- The microseismic data revealed underground structural changes.
- Researchers use microseismic analysis to study rock formations.