earthquakes

Example Sentences

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"These areas have experienced strong earthquakes before. This is one of the strongest."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The main long-term risks are corrosion of the copper canisters or earthquakes during future ice ages, which could potentially damage the capsules and cause radioactive fuel to leak, Kyllonen said.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

When earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters happen, the IRS commonly suspends all sorts of deadlines for impacted taxpayers.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

They and other convenience stores play a vital role in earthquakes, serving as disaster-relief hubs during emergencies, distributing supplies and fresh water.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

He knew that the San Andreas fault runs north and south for hundreds of miles in California, making that land particularly susceptible to earthquakes.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret