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Definition of: coseismal
(kō·siz′·məl, -sis′-) adjective
1. Experiencing an earthquake shock simultaneously at all points: a coseismal line or zone.
2. Indicating the progress of an earthquake by a series of connected lines. Also co·seis′·mic,
—noun A line on a map, usually forming a rough oval, and connecting the points at wshich simultaneous earthquake shocks are felt: often called isoseismal. [<CO-1 + SEISMAL]
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