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What words have the root seismo?

The root "seismo" comes from the Greek word "seismos" meaning "earthquake". Here are some words using that root:

* Seismology: The study of earthquakes and the structure of the Earth's interior.

* Seismologist: A scientist who studies earthquakes.

* Seismograph: An instrument that detects and records earthquakes.

* Seismogram: The record produced by a seismograph.

* Seismometer: A device that measures the ground motion caused by an earthquake.

* Seismic: Relating to or caused by earthquakes.

* Seismicity: The frequency, intensity, and distribution of earthquakes in a region.

* Tsunami: A large wave caused by an earthquake or other underwater disturbance.

* Seismotectonics: The study of the relationship between earthquakes and the Earth's tectonic plates.

* Seismically active: A region prone to earthquakes.

There are many more words that use the root "seismo", but these are some of the most common and useful ones.

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