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Cryoseism
In light of the polar vortex causing dramatically cold weather temperatures in the west, Canada is experiencing frost quakes. Also known ice/frost quakes, cryoseism is may be caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated with water or ice. Loud booms startled sleeping Canadians last week when bitterly cold temperatures triggered this unusual weather event.
- Part of Speech: proper noun
- Industry/Domain: Weather
- Category: Meteorology
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