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aftershock
[ af-ter-shok, ahf- ]
noun
- a small earthquake or tremor that follows a major earthquake.
- the effect, result, or repercussion of an event; aftermath; consequence:
The aftershock of the bankruptcy was felt throughout the financial community.
aftershock
/ ˈɑ˴ڳÙəˌʃɒ°ì /
noun
- one of a series of minor tremors occurring after the main shock of an earthquake Compare foreshock
aftershock
/ ă´Ú′³ÙÉ™°ù-²õ³óÅ°ì′ /
- A less powerful earthquake that follows a more forceful one. Aftershocks usually originate at or near the focus of the main earthquakes they follow and can continue for days or months. They usually decrease in magnitude and frequency with time.
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Example Sentences
Nearly every night since Friday there have been big aftershocks.
Hundreds of people have sought shelter by the side of the road, either because they are now homeless, or are too afraid to go back to their homes in case there are aftershocks.
The death toll from the quake and a series of aftershocks has climbed past 2,700, with 4,521 injured and hundreds still missing, Myanmar's military chief said.
It is the hottest time of year - it must have been close to 40C - but they were afraid to be inside buildings because of the continuing aftershocks.
Rescue efforts in the region have been hampered by collapsed buildings and bridges and roads that now lead nowhere, and aftershocks continue to keep residents on edge.
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