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Rareaftershock
The correct spelling is aftershock.
How to pronounce aftershock
noun
Say it like: Aft-ers-hok
The correct spelling is aftershock. An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
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Definition
noun
- 1.An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock").
- 2.By extension, any result or consequence following a major event.
- 3.Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event.
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