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The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
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林宜悉 posted on 2023/02/19Ever wondered about the powerful forces behind massive earthquakes? This video dives into the science of the Turkey-Syria earthquakes, explaining tectonic plates and strike-slip faults with fascinating details. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to geology and understand the human impact of these natural disasters!
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vulnerable
US /ˈvʌlnərəbəl/
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UK /ˈvʌlnərəbl/
- Adjective
- Being open to attack or damage
- Being easily harmed, hurt, or wounded
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US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/
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UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/
- Adverb
- Frequently, or without pause
- In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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US /ˈfɪɡjɚ/
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UK /ˈfiɡə/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To appear in a game, play or event
- To calculate how much something will cost
- Noun
- Your body shape
- Numbers in a calculation
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- Transitive Verb
- To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- Adjective
- Destroying everything; very shocking
- Causing great emotional pain or shock.
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