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Earthquake

/ˈɜˌrθkweɪk/
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(noun) A shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.

In the near future, we may have a big earthquake in Japan.
Will there be an earthquake in the near future?
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In the near future, we may have a big ____ in Japan.

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