Definition of Seismophobia: Seismophobia is a specific phobia that involves an intense and persistent fear of earthquakes. Individuals with seismophobia experience high levels of anxiety and fear when they think about earthquakes, or when they feel an earthquake occurring. This fear can be so overwhelming that it affects the person’s daily life, especially in regions where earthquakes are more common.
Etymology and Origin: The term ‘seismophobia’ is derived from the Greek word ‘seismos’ meaning ‘earthquake’ and the suffix ‘-phobia‘, from the Greek ‘phobos’, meaning ‘fear’ or ‘dread’. Like other specific phobias, seismophobia is typically developed through a combination of personal experiences, learned responses, and, in some cases, genetic predispositions.
