temblor

[US]/ˈtɛmblɔː/
[UK]/ˈtɛmblər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a sudden shaking of the ground caused by volcanic activity or movement of tectonic plates
Word Forms
Pluraltemblors

Phrases & Collocations

strong temblor

recent temblor

major temblor

temblor felt

temblor warning

after temblor

temblor activity

temblor scale

temblor effects

temblor report

Example Sentences

the temblor shook the entire city.

residents were evacuated after the temblor.

after the temblor, many buildings were damaged.

the temblor was felt miles away.

emergency services responded quickly to the temblor.

seismologists recorded the temblor's magnitude.

people gathered outside after the temblor.

the temblor caused widespread panic.

schools were closed due to the temblor.

many families were displaced by the temblor.

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