earthquake

/ˈɜːθkweɪk/

noun

trzęsienie ziemi

/tʂɛ̃ˈɕɛɲɛ ˈʑɛmʲi/· rzeczownik

Definition

A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the Earth's crust.

Examples

The city was devastated by a powerful earthquake.

Miasto zostało zniszczone przez potężne trzęsienie ziemi.

Small earthquakes are common in that region.

Małe trzęsienia ziemi są powszechne w tym regionie.

Synonyms

tremorseismic eventtemblor

Collocations

powerful earthquakemajor earthquakeearthquake victim

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