TopicEarthquake
zemletryaseniye · /zʲɪm.lʲɪ.trʲɪˈsʲe.nʲɪ.je/
землетрясение
zemletryaseniye/zʲɪm.lʲɪ.trʲɪˈsʲe.nʲɪ.je/noun
sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the earth
внезапное сотрясение земли из-за движений в коре
Often measured by magnitude; common in disaster news and drills.
Часто измеряют магнитудой; часто в новостях о бедствиях.
Examples
A strong earthquake shook the city last night.
Schools held drills so students know what to do in an earthquake.
Scientists study earthquakes to improve early warnings.
Related words
Notes from other learners
No learner notes yet. Save this word with a note — it may appear here after review.