aftershocks

[US]/ˈˌɑːftəʃɒks/
[UK]/ˈˌɑːftərˌʃɑːks/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.The tremors that follow a major earthquake.

Phrases & Collocations

aftershocks subside

experience aftershocks

feel the aftershocks

days of aftershocks

potential for aftershocks

warning about aftershocks

continuing aftershocks

most recent aftershocks

series of aftershocks

Example Sentences

the earthquake caused widespread damage and many aftershocks.

aftershocks continued to rattle the city for days after the initial quake.

scientists are monitoring the area for any signs of further aftershocks.

the building was weakened by the earthquake and its aftershocks.

people were afraid to go back inside their homes because of the possibility of aftershocks.

the aftershocks were less intense than the main earthquake but still caused some damage.

geologists predict that there will be several more aftershocks in the coming weeks.

the tremors from the aftershocks were felt throughout the region.

aftershocks can occur for weeks, months, or even years after a major earthquake.

the fear of aftershocks kept people on edge for a long time.

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