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  • ground motion

    Ground motion is the movement of the earth's surface from earthquakes or explosions. Ground motion is produced by waves that are generated by sudden slip on a fault or sudden pressure at the explosive source and travel through the earth and along its surface.

    See also Earthquake FAQ discussion.

    ground motion

    A recording of ground motion.