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Earthquakes on mars

If there was an earthquake on mars would it be called a marsquake

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Answer #1

Yes. And a geological* disturbance on the moon is called a “moonquake”.

  • Actually, you can’t even call it ‘geological’, as the ‘geo’ implies it happens on earth. lunarlogical?
Answer #2

Seems I read that term about 45 years ago in a sci-fi book by P. Anderson or R. Heinlein (my favorite then - R.I.P.).

Answer #3

It depends whether they do things like here on earth - drive on a parkway and park on a driveway !

Answer #4

LoL thats awesome I think your right

Answer #5

No, The word earth is a synonym for dirt. Not a god.

Answer #6

Somehow I dont think so… :)

Answer #7

probably!!!

Answer #8

Yeah they are called marsquakes

Answer #9

lol, not bad

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