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Uncommonearthquake
The correct spelling is earthquake.
How to pronounce earthquake
/ˈɜːθkweɪk/
nounIPA: /ˈɜːθkweɪk/
Say it like: Eer-thk-wak-e
The correct spelling is earthquake. A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.
- 2.(planetary geology) Such a quake specifically occurring on the planet Earth, as opposed to other celestial bodies.
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