地震

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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

昨夜、強い地震が街を揺さぶりました。
A strong earthquake shook the city last night.
学校は地震のときどうするか分かるよう訓練をしました。
Schools held drills so students know what to do in an earthquake.
科学者は早期警報のため地震を研究しています。
Scientists study earthquakes to improve early warnings.

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