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сильное землетрясение
English-Russian dictionary of geology. 2011.
violent earthquake
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violent — violently, adv. /vuy euh leuhnt/, adj. 1. acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake. 2. caused by injurious or destructive force: a violent death. 3. intense in force, effect, etc.; severe; extreme:… … Universalium
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earthquake — /errth kwayk /, n. 1. a series of vibrations induced in the earth s crust by the abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks in which elastic strain has been slowly accumulating. 2. something that is severely disruptive; upheaval. [1300 50; ME erthequake … Universalium
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violent — vi|o|lent W3S3 [ˈvaıələnt] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Latin violentus] 1.) involving actions that are intended to injure or kill people, by hitting them, shooting them etc ▪ the increase in violent crime ▪ violent clashes between … Dictionary of contemporary English
earthquake — noun a sudden violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth s crust … English new terms dictionary
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