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Myanmar earthquake: What is a 7.7 magnitude earthquake? | BBC News
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佛斯特 posted on 2025/03/30Ever wondered what makes an earthquake a 7.7 magnitude? This BBC News explainer breaks down the science behind the Myanmar earthquake, including tectonic plates and aftershocks. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to natural disasters and understand complex events better!
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constantly
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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More significant
US /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
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UK /sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
- Adjective
- Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- Having meaning; important; noticeable
A2TOEIC
More scale
US /skel/
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UK /skeɪl/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Size, level, or amount when compared
- Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To change the size of but keep the proportions
- To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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More prone
US /proʊn/
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UK /prəʊn/
- Adjective
- Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- Likely to have, do or be (usually something bad)
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