[n] Earthquake
/ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/
(ground shaking)
A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.
Example sentences:
The city was devastated by a powerful earthquake.
Scientists measured the earthquake's magnitude on the Richter scale.
People ran out of buildings when the earthquake struck.
The earthquake caused widespread damage to roads and bridges.
After the earthquake, emergency services rushed to help the affected areas.
Common usage tip(s):
"Earthquake" is commonly associated with natural disasters and is often used to describe significant geological events.
