Meaning of megathrust | Babel Free
Definitions
A sudden large-scale slip along a fault between a subducting and an overriding plate, resulting in a major earthquake.
Examples
“On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m., a magnitude-9 undersea megathrust earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.