TopicEarthquake
réplique · /ʁe.plik/
réplique
réplique/ʁe.plik/noun
smaller quake that follows a main earthquake
secousse plus faible qui suit un séisme principal
Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.
Peut durer des jours ; on reste prudent après le choc principal.
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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