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earthquake bel air md
/ˈɜːrθˌkweɪk bɛl ɛər ɛm diː/
Definition
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A seismic event occurring in Bel Air, Maryland; specifically referring to the minor magnitude 2.4 tremors that occasionally surprise local residents, proving even the quietest suburban corners of Harford County like to do a little shimmy now and then.
Examples
I was just trying to enjoy my coffee in Bel Air when the earthquake decided the mug needed a little agitation test.
The earthquake in Bel Air was so subtle that most people assumed it was just a particularly heavy truck driving down the street.
Nothing keeps a Maryland neighborhood humble quite like a surprise 2.4 magnitude earthquake turning your quiet Monday morning into a localized rave.