icequake in a sentence
n.
Definition
ICEQUAKE: A seismic event caused by the sudden cracking or shifting of ice, often resulting in shockwaves and visible fractures in glacial or frozen surfaces.
Sample Sentences
- The sudden icequake sent shockwaves through the remote glacier, startling the researchers nearby.
- After the icequake, large cracks appeared in the frozen lake, creating a dramatic landscape of fissures.
- Residents reported feeling a distinct rumble in the ground, which they later learned was caused by an icequake.
- Scientists are studying the effects of climate change on the frequency of icequakes in polar regions.
- The icequake revealed hidden features of the ice shelf that had been concealed for decades.
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