TopicEarthquake
aftershock · /ˈaf.ter.ʃok/
aftershock
aftershock/ˈaf.ter.ʃok/noun
smaller quake that follows a main earthquake
mas maliit na lindol na sumusunod sa pangunahing lindol
Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.
Maaaring tumagal ng ilang araw; mag-ingat pa rin pagkatapos ng main shock.
Examples
Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.
The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.
News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.
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