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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The deity is also linked to earthquakes, thunder, darkness, storms, and death and was widely regarded as the most powerful force of evil in Egyptian theology.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The prospectus outlines the typical credit risks and also specific hazards including earthquakes in California, typhoons in Japan and European windstorms.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
On April 5, 2024, people across the East Coast of the United States experienced an unusual earthquake.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Not only does this tiny house look luxe, but the manufacturer says the homes are made with weather-resistant and rust-proof materials that can withstand winds of up to 72 miles per hour and up to level 9 earthquakes.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The prospectus outlines the typical credit risks and also specific hazards including earthquakes in California, typhoons in Japan and European windstorms.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
On April 5, 2024, people across the East Coast of the United States experienced an unusual earthquake.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
Not only does this tiny house look luxe, but the manufacturer says the homes are made with weather-resistant and rust-proof materials that can withstand winds of up to 72 miles per hour and up to level 9 earthquakes.
—Clint Davis, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Earthquake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/earthquake. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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