English-Danish translations for aftershock

• efterchok
• efterskælv
  Myndighederne har handlet hurtigt, trods alle efterskælv. The authorities have acted quickly despite a series of aftershocks.
  Og så er der efterskælvet på 6,6, som i sig selv var helt forfærdeligt. Then you had the aftershock of 6.6, which in itself was absolutely devastating.
  Nødhjælpsarbejderne har mange problemer at slås med, herunder jordskred, dårlige vejrforhold, efterskælv og generelt vanskeligt terræn. Aid workers have many problems to overcome, including landslides, bad weather, aftershocks and generally difficult terrain.

Definition of aftershock

• An earthquake that follows in the same vicinity as another, usually larger, earthquake (the "mainshock
• By extension, any result or consequence following a major event
• Emotional and physical distress following a traumatic event

Related words

• aftershave
• aftershaft
• aftershave lotion