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mesoseismal

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meso·​seismal | \ "+ \

Definition of mesoseismal

: of or relating to the center of an area of earthquake disturbance

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mes- + seismal

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“Mesoseismal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesoseismal. Accessed 18 Sep. 2020.

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