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Definitions for foreshock
ˈfɔrˌʃɒk, ˈfoʊr-fore·shock
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Princeton's WordNet
foreshocknoun
a tremor preceding an earthquake
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foreshocknoun
A small earth tremor which precedes the mainshock in an earthquake event. Not all earthquakes have foreshocks.
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Foreshock
A foreshock is an earthquake that occurs before a larger seismic event (the mainshock) and is related to it in both time and space. The designation of an earthquake as foreshock, mainshock or aftershock is only possible after the full sequence of events has happened.
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A foreshock is a mild tremor or earthquake that precedes a larger seismic event, often serving as a warning sign. It occurs in the same area as the subsequent larger seismic activity, also known as the main shock. Foreshocks can happen anywhere from seconds to weeks before the main shock.
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Foreshock
A foreshock is an earthquake that occurs before a larger seismic event and is related to it in both time and space. The designation of an earthquake as foreshock, mainshock or aftershock is only possible after the event.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of foreshock in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of foreshock in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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