noun
- sudden shaking movements of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the Earth’s surface
Usage: plural form of earthquake
Examples
- California experiences many earthquakes each year.
- The recent earthquakes damaged several buildings in the city.
- Scientists study earthquakes to better predict when they might occur.
- Major earthquakes can trigger tsunamis in coastal areas.
- The region has been hit by a series of small earthquakes this month.
- Emergency kits should be prepared in areas prone to earthquakes.