katkeilmiö
The katkeilmiö, a Finnish term, translates roughly to "breaking phenomenon" or "fracture phenomenon." It refers to a specific type of seismic event characterized by a sudden release of energy within the Earth's crust. While often used interchangeably with "earthquake," the term "katkeilmiö" can sometimes emphasize the visible fracturing or faulting process that accompanies the seismic activity, especially in certain geological contexts.
These events are caused by the build-up of stress along geological fault lines. When the accumulated stress
In Finland, where the term is predominantly used, katkeilmiö can refer to both natural tectonic earthquakes