earthquake
noun
earth·quake
ˈərth-ˌkwāk 
1
: a shaking or trembling of the earth that is volcanic or tectonic in origin
2
Examples of earthquake in a Sentence
a building destroyed by earthquake
the San Andreas Fault is notorious for its earthquakes
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Advertisement Karla Nemeth, director of the State Department of Water Resources, told board members that the project is essential to improving the reliability of water supplies in the face of climate change, sea-level rise and a major earthquake.
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), earthquake readings were detected up to 6 km (around 4 miles) from Swift’s shows at Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland over the weekend.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Following the devastating Hualien earthquake just a month ago, China offered to send aid to Taiwan but was rebuffed.
—Charlie Campbell / Taipei, TIME, 13 June 2024
One tech giant bought a policy that will put $50,000 into the accounts of every employee the day after a major earthquake.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
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Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2024
According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), earthquake readings were detected up to 6 km (around 4 miles) from Swift’s shows at Murrayfield Stadium in Scotland over the weekend.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Following the devastating Hualien earthquake just a month ago, China offered to send aid to Taiwan but was rebuffed.
—Charlie Campbell / Taipei, TIME, 13 June 2024
One tech giant bought a policy that will put $50,000 into the accounts of every employee the day after a major earthquake.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 13 June 2024
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“Earthquake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthquake. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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earthquake
noun
earth·quake
ˈərth-ˌkwāk
: a shaking or trembling of a portion of the earth
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