aftershock
[/ˈæf.tər.ʃɑk/]
nounfemininepl: aftershocks / réplicas
réplica
1. A smaller earthquake that follows the main shock of a larger earthquake
The region experienced several aftershocks in the days following the major earthquake.
A região experimentou várias réplicas nos dias seguintes ao terremoto principal.
2. A consequence or effect that follows a significant event, typically negative
The company faced aftershocks from the scandal for months afterward.
A empresa enfrentou consequências do escândalo por meses depois.
The term is primarily used in geological and meteorological contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'réplica' is the standard technical term used by seismologists and in news reports about earthquakes. Figuratively, both cultures use 'aftershock' to describe lingering consequences of major events, scandals, or crises.
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