Seismologist (noun)

A scientist who specializes in the study of earthquakes and related phenomena, such as the movement of the Earth's plates and the generation of seismic waves.

Origin:

The word 'seismologist' comes from the greek word 'seismos', which means 'earthquake', and the greek word 'logos', which means 'study of'. it has been in use in english since the late 19th century.

Examples:

1. The seismologist was studying data from the latest earthquake to determine its cause.
2. She became a seismologist after her hometown was devastated by a powerful earthquake.
3. The seismologist used complex computer models to predict the behavior of earthquakes.
4. The seismologist was part of a team that installed seismic monitoring equipment in remote areas.
5. The seismologist gave a lecture on the latest developments in earthquake prediction and preparedness.