The phrase "large earthquakes" refers to very powerful and strong shaking of the ground that can cause significant damage to buildings, the environment, and sometimes even loss of life. Full definition
The team's latest findings could potentially be applied in the seismic monitoring of the area to help better forecast large earthquakes in the region. (sciencedaily.com)
While none of these small - to - moderate earthquakes has yet caused significant property damage or injury, they represent an increased probability of larger earthquakes. (sciencedaily.com)
Although a major plate boundary with a history of large - to - great sized earthquakes, large earthquakes on the Himalayan thrust are rare in the documented historical era. (dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com)