aftershock
余震
definition
noun
These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during aftershock and possible foreshock sequences.
a smaller earthquake following the main shock of a large earthquake.
translation of 'aftershock'
noun
后劲,
后续成本,
余震
example
He was almost knocked over by the 'aftershock' that followed, but he kept his ground as dust blasted by at hurricane speeds.
Was there a new earthquake or an 'aftershock' , which possibly could be triggering more tsunami waves?
The quake, measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale, was followed by an 'aftershock' measuring 5.5.
Yesterday, we had a tremor that they said was an 'aftershock' from a big earthquake that devastated Turkey.
These maps graphically illustrate the change in earthquake probability during 'aftershock' and possible foreshock sequences.
Experts say more 'aftershocks' are possible, but they are unlikely to be strong enough to cause more serious damage.
Seismologists said 'aftershocks' powerful enough to cause heavy damage in the northern region were now highly possible.
Eventually these gaps are filled by large earthquakes and their 'aftershocks' .
Some families fled their homes fearing 'aftershocks' , and roads and phone lines were cut off.
There is shock and bewilderment in surrounding mountain villages too, where the earthquake and subsequent 'aftershocks' have caused landslides.
He was referring to the 'aftershocks' that invariably follow a large temblor, or main shock.
Six additional 'aftershocks' were recorded throughout the next day.
They, too, were followed by waves of 'aftershocks' which hampered rescue work in an area littered with landmines laid during years of war.
It was followed by four 'aftershocks' , one of which almost matched the intensity of the first quake, registering 5.2 on the Richter scale.
The earthquake and its 'aftershocks' dislodged many rocks and mines, sending them tumbling onto roads once considered safe.
The earthquake was followed by alarming 'aftershocks' up to seven hours later and officials warned of more to come.
From time to time 'aftershocks' of the earthquake shook the ground, and could even be felt on board ship, seeming to those on board that depth charges were being exploded in the sea.
Friday's earthquake and the 'aftershocks' have injured 559 people.
There may have been about 150 'aftershocks' since the weekend earthquake in South Asia.
The quake occurred more than 10 kilometres deep and was followed by powerful 'aftershocks' .
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