"shakemap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shakemaps [plural]
Etymology: From ShakeMaps, the U.S. Geological Survey software that produces such maps; from shake + map. Etymology templates: {{m|en||ShakeMaps}} ShakeMaps, {{compound|en|shake|map}} shake + map Head templates: {{en-noun}} shakemap (plural shakemaps)
  1. (geology) A map showing ground movement and shaking intensity following major earthquakes. Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: shake map
    Sense id: en-shakemap-en-noun-K1QbHNed Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: geography, geology, natural-sciences

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