Preferred term
- Created
- 1981-01-09T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 2440
earthquakes
Definition
A complete explanation of the intended meaning of a concept- Dégagement subit d'énergie élastique emmagasinée se manifestant par la fracture soudaine et le déplacement des roches le long d'une faille. Une partie de l'énergie libérée prend la forme d'ondes sismiques causant le tremblement du sol.
- The sudden release of stored elastic energy caused by the sudden fracture and movement of rocks along a fault. Some of the energy released is in the form of seismic waves, that cause the ground to shake.
Broader concept
Broader conceptNarrower concepts
Narrower concepts.Entry terms
Alternative terms for the concept.- earth tremors
- Created
- 1981-01-26T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 10509
In other languages
Terms for the concept in other languages.French
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tremblement de terre
- Created
- 1981-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Last modified
- 2021-05-24T17:34:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 2440
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secousse tellurique
- Created
- 1987-04-22T00:00:00Z
- Last modified
- 2021-05-24T17:34:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 23740
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séisme
- Created
- 1987-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Last modified
- 2021-05-24T17:34:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 10509
Portuguese
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terramoto
- Created
- 1998-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Last modified
- 2021-06-16T21:24:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 2440
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tremor de terra
- Created
- 1998-08-04T00:00:00Z
- Last modified
- 2021-06-16T21:24:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 10509
Portuguese (Brazil)
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terremoto
- Created
- 2025-05-27T14:58:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 2440
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tremor da terra
- Created
- 2025-05-27T14:58:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- e7d86c85
Spanish
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Terremoto
- Created
- 2024-07-03T16:11:42Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 2440
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Sacudida telúrica
- Created
- 1990-07-25T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 23740
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Temblores de tierra
- Created
- 1987-01-26T00:00:00Z
- void:inDataset
- http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/void.ttl#Agrovoc
- Notation
- 10509
URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2440