TopicEarthquake
aftershok · /ɐf.tʲɪrˈʂok/
афтершок
aftershok/ɐf.tʲɪrˈʂok/noun
smaller quake that follows a main earthquake
меньший толчок после главного землетрясения
Can continue for days; people stay cautious after the main shock.
Может длиться днями; после главного толчка остаются осторожными.
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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