scosse

Scosse is the plural form of the Italian noun scossa, meaning a shock or tremor. The singular form scossa is used for a single jolt or seismic event; scosse denotes multiple shocks or aftershocks. In everyday Italian, scossa can refer to any sudden vibration or startling movement, not limited to earthquakes. For example, a strong gust of wind causing a branch to shake might be described as causing a scossa. In discussions about earthquakes, scossa is commonly used in phrases such as scossa sismica (seismic shock) and scossa di terremoto (earthquake shock). When describing repeated activity, one might speak of scosse successive or più scosse (more shocks). The term is often translated into English as shock or tremor, though in scientific English texts it is typically replaced with earthquake, seismic event, or tremor depending on context.

Etymology: scossa derives from the Italian verb scuotere, to shake, with the suffix -ossa forming a noun that refers to the result or effect of the action.

Other uses: Scosse as a proper noun is rare and not associated with a widely recognized place, organization, or person. The word remains primarily encountered in Italian language contexts related to shocks or earthquakes.