earthquake
645
2.2
- noun
- /ˈɜrθˌkweɪk/
:
terremoto
- Makendy was in the middle of one of the most devastating earthquakes in history.
- earthquakes and tsunamis
- earthquake insurance
- earthquake shook
And then the next day an earthquake hits the region.
- And then the next day an earthquake hits the region.
- They've been hit by, you know, earthquake tragedy.
- You know that last year there was a terrible earthquake in Haiti.
- The financial effects of the earthquake quickly spread back to England.
- And so he was studying the earthquake lights different areas around the world.
- Oh, here's some news you guys probably heard about this massive earthquake in Mexico City.
- In this next video, Olivia explains how engineers are working to earthquake proof buildings.
- And that night, no Thunder, no lightning, no earthquakes, nothing.
- There was another earthquake in the middle of the night last night too, right?
- So I mean, the DHS will say, OK, what would a an earthquake or a volcano erupting cost?
- Those earthquake lights are definitely a real thing.
- I understand floods and earthquakes and the urge to step on ants.
Examples
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Wood-frame construction is considerably more resistant to earthquake shaking than concrete or block construction.
Academic text (1993) -
You know that last year there was a terrible earthquake in Haiti.
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The initial event was the most powerful earthquake to hit Southern California in 40 years.
Academic text (1993) -
Oh, here's some news you guys probably heard about this massive earthquake in Mexico City.
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The earthquake damaged the missiles, and they started leaking.
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The earthquake shook the entire city, causing buildings to collapse and leaving many people trapped.
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After the earthquake, rescue teams worked tirelessly to search for survivors under the rubble.
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Residents fled their homes in panic as the earthquake rattled the region for several minutes.
Synonyms
164
5.1
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement underground
20
6.0
A sudden violent movement in the earth during an earthquake
19
4.9
A small earthquake that moves the ground slightly
4
8.6
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement inside the earth
3
4.6
A sudden shaking of the ground that happens when energy is released underground
1
6.1
A sudden shaking of the ground often caused by an earthquake or volcano
1
3.7
A small earthquake that causes little or no damage
A shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earth
An earthquake under the sea floor that can cause a tsunami
An earthquake on the sea floor that can cause a tsunami
Antonyms
Compounds
How Strong
645
2.2
19
4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word earthquake is made from earth and quake, where quake means 'to shake', so it literally means the Earth 'shaking'.