आफ्टरशॉक

aftershock · /ɑːf.ṭər.ʃɔk/

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noun

smaller quake that follows a main earthquake

Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.

Examples

  • मुख्य भूकंप के घंटों बाद निवासियों ने आफ्टरशॉक महसूस किया।

    Residents felt an aftershock hours after the main quake.

  • आफ्टरशॉक कमज़ोर था पर कुछ खिड़कियाँ टूट गईं।

    The aftershock was weaker but still broke some windows.

  • समाचार ने चेतावनी दी कि रात में एक और आफ्टरशॉक आ सकता है।

    News warned that another aftershock could hit overnight.

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