frequent earthquakes

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frequent
adjective
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/ˈfriː.kwənt/us
/ˈfriː.kwənt/
happening ...
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earthquake
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɜːθ.kweɪk/us
/ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing ...
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(Definition offrequentandearthquakefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This area is not located at the margins of the earth's crustal plates where structural stresses may be released as frequent earthquakes and intense volcanicity.
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The country believes that due to its small size and frequent earthquakes in the region, nuclear power would not provide many benefits.
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It is an area of frequent earthquakes and volcanic activity.
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This and frequent earthquakes in the region have taken their toll on the artwork.
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It was more flexible, so could better withstand frequent earthquakes.
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Rock fracturing happens because the thermal area lies within a region of frequent earthquakes and active uplift of the ground.
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The region is being lifted by tectonic activity, with frequent earthquakes.
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The design consists of intersecting arches and a domed ceiling built to lessen damage from frequent earthquakes in that country.
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The constant ebb and flow of hot, pressurized sulphuric acid weakens the planet's crust, resulting in frequent earthquakes and minor rearrangements of the landscape.
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Frequent earthquakes, droughts and famines have tended to slow economic progress of the province until recently.
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Upputhara is in news these days following the frequent earthquakes around the place.
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Frequent earthquakes in the period 16611696 set the stage for a catastrophic flood in 1750 that continued for 15 days, which is mentioned in historical texts and reflected in folklore.
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The mine is situated in the rain forest covered highlands at an altitude of 2,200 to 2,700 m, in a region of high rainfall, landslides, and frequent earthquakes.
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To contain the damage caused by frequent earthquakes, most of the buildings do not exceed two floors (and often were reduced to low ground floors and whitewashed gable roofs).
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