earthquake-prone

[US]/[ˈɜːθkweɪk prəʊn]/
[UK]/[ˈɜːrθkweɪk pron]/

Translation

adj.likely to experience earthquakes; susceptible to earthquakes; geologically unstable and prone to earthquakes

Phrases & Collocations

earthquake-prone area

highly earthquake-prone

becoming earthquake-prone

earthquake-prone region

earthquake-prone zones

earthquake-prone city

very earthquake-prone

earthquake-prone site

earthquake-prone land

earthquake-prone areas

Example Sentences

the region is earthquake-prone and requires strict building codes.

living in an earthquake-prone area demands preparedness and caution.

scientists are studying earthquake-prone zones to better predict seismic activity.

japan is an earthquake-prone country with a history of devastating tremors.

the earthquake-prone coastline is vulnerable to tsunamis following seismic events.

engineers designed the bridge to withstand earthquakes in this earthquake-prone region.

early warning systems are crucial in earthquake-prone communities.

the earthquake-prone area faces a constant threat from geological instability.

seismic monitoring is essential in earthquake-prone areas for risk assessment.

residents of the earthquake-prone valley are accustomed to regular drills.

the city's infrastructure needs reinforcement in this earthquake-prone location.

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