seismology, seismologic 1. The study of earthquakes, including their origin, propagation, energy manifestations, and possible methods of prediction. 2. The branch of geology that studies earthquakes and their effects and attendant phenomena including the structure of the earth, by both naturally and artificially generated seismic waves. 3. A branc... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/2656/4