SEISMIC

seismic, seismal

(adjective) subject to or caused by an earthquake or earth vibration

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

seismic (not comparable)

Related to, or caused by an earthquake or other vibration of the Earth.

(figuratively) Of very large or widespread effect.

Source: Wiktionary


Seis"mic, Seis"mal, a. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: Of or pertaining to an earthquake; caused by an earthquake. Seismic vertical, the point upon the earth's surface vertically over the center of effort or focal point whence the earthquake's impulse proceeds, or the vertical line connecting these two points.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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