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Earthquake

Earthquake

WordNet



noun


(1)   Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
(2)   A disturbance that is extremely disruptive
"Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees"
Wiktonary



Noun



  1. A shaking of the Earth, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
  2. A natural disaster.

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