Meaning Of The Word Foreshock

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What's The Definition Of Foreshock?

foreshock in American English
a minor earthquake preceding a greater one and originating at or near the same place
noun: a relatively small earthquake that precedes a greater one by a few days or weeks and originates at or near the focus of the larger earthquake

foreshock in British English
noun: a relatively small earthquake heralding the arrival of a much larger one. Some large earthquakes are preceded by a series of foreshocks

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