earthquake
/ˈɜrθˌkweɪk/
noun
- A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements within the earth's crust.
- The earthquake measured 6.5 on the Richter scale.
- People ran outside when they felt the earthquake.
- Many buildings collapsed during the earthquake.
- A major event or upheaval that causes great change or disruption.
- The new technology created an earthquake in the music industry.
- The scandal was an earthquake that shook the company to its core.
- The election results caused a political earthquake.