earthquake
Example Sentences
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Sitting in the arc of intense seismic activity called the "Pacific Ring of Fire", the Philippines endures daily earthquakes and is hit by an average of 20 typhoons each year.
From Barron's
The earthquake occurred 66 miles from Magalia, Calif., 68 miles from Reno, , 69 miles from Paradise, Calif., and 73 miles from Chico, Calif.
From Los Angeles Times
The two largest earthquakes occurred just hours apart near Loch Lyon in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, when a 3.7 magnitude tremor was registered on 20 October, followed by one of 3.6.
From BBC
Public anxiety about atomic power remains substantial in a country prone to earthquakes.
A devastating earthquake in March and international funding cuts have made the situation far worse.
From BBC
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