lindol
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noun
sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the earth
Often measured by magnitude; common in disaster news and drills.
Examples
Isang malakas na lindol ang yumanig sa lungsod kagabi.
A strong earthquake shook the city last night.
May drill ang paaralan para malaman ng mag-aaral ang gawin sa lindol.
Schools held drills so students know what to do in an earthquake.
Pinag-aaralan ng mga siyentipiko ang lindol para mapabuti ang early warning.
Scientists study earthquakes to improve early warnings.
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