The earthquake
Example: The earthquake causes widespread structural damage
Definition
"The earthquake" refers to a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by movements within the Earth's crust or volcanic activity, which can result in significant structural damage and pose serious risks to life and property.
Etymology
The term "earthquake" combines "earth," referring to the ground or soil, and "quake," which means to shake or tremble. It dates back to Old English and has been used for centuries to describe seismic events that cause the ground to shake.
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"The earthquake" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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