A cryoseism, also known as an ice quake or a frost quake, is a seismic event that may be caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock saturated with water or ice.
A cryoseism is a seismic event. This seismic event may be caused by a sudden cracking action in frozen soil or rock. This frozen soil is saturated with water or ice. Rock is saturated with water or ice. A cryoseism is also known as an ice quake. A cryoseism is also known as a frost quake.