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earthquake
noun
Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
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ˈɜːθkweɪk
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noun
Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
noun
A disturbance that is extremely disruptive
“Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees”
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Selling the company caused an earthquake among the employees
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