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- pronunciation:
- uhrth
kweIk
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noun |
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a shaking or other movement of part of the earth's surface. It is caused by movement deep within the earth. Earthquakes can cause the ground to split.
A strong earthquake can topple buildings.- similar words:
- quake
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| related words: |
calamity, tremor |
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