bradyseismic

/ˌbrɑːdiːsizəmɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

Extremely slow movement or creeping of the Earth’s crust, particularly of tectonic plates.

“The earthquake was caused by a bradyseismic shift in the Earth’s crust, resulting in widespread destruction.”

Synonyms

  • glacial
  • gradual

Antonyms

  • catastrophic
  • sudden