Vocabulaire Preferred term
Foreshock
Type
Type of entity- sosa:FeatureOfInterest
Belongs to group
Group which the concept belongs to.Description
- Relatively smaller earthquake that precedes the largest earthquake (which is termed the mainshock) in an earthquake sequence. Foreshocks usually originate at or near the focus of the mainshock and may precede the latter by seconds to weeks. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks. See also aftershock.
- Small earthquakes preceding the main earthquake in a series of events located in the same area. Not all mainshocks have foreshocks.
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
- Séisme précurseur
- Choc précurseur
URI
https://service.poleterresolide.fr/voc/FOI/c_da34b5f1