English Explanatory Dictionary

megaquake

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A megathrust earthquake.
  2. A very powerful earthquake, generally rated above 7 on the Richter scale.

Word forms

megaquake megaquakes

Etymology

From mega- + quake.

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