شدة
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noun
how strongly shaking is felt at a place on the surface
Can differ by city even for the same magnitude quake.
Examples
كانت الشدة أعلى قرب الساحل.
The intensity was highest near the coast.
خرائط الشدة تساعد فرق الإنقاذ على تقرير أين يذهبون أولاً.
Maps of intensity help rescue teams decide where to go first.
أبلغ الناس عن شدة مختلفة في بلدات مجاورة.
People reported different intensity in neighboring towns.
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