earthquake
Pronunciation: [ˈɜrθkweɪk]
Word
Context: "natural disasters"
(noun) an earthquake is when the ground shakes because of movements deep under the earth's surface. It can be very strong and sometimes causes damage to buildings and homes.
Example
The earthquake last night was very strong, but everyone was safe.
Example
There wasn't an earthquake in our town, so we didn't have to worry.
Example
Did you feel the earthquake that happened yesterday?
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