How to Say "seismic wave" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “seismic wave” is “ola” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2formal
geology/earthquakes
Examples
Los sismólogos miden las olas sísmicas que viajan por la Tierra.
Seismologists measure the seismic waves that travel through the Earth.
Technical Usage
While 'ola' is used for large, physical waves (like seismic or tidal), the word 'onda' is far more common for abstract or technical waves like sound waves ('ondas sonoras') or radio waves ('ondas de radio').
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