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n. sudden, violent movements of the earth's surface:
The Great Hanshin ~ in 1995 is still fresh in our minds. |
earthquake
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n. covering of dry land with water, an overflow:
The ~ washed away many houses in the town. |
flood
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n. the falling of a dirt cliff or hillside after rain has turned it to mud:
A ~ blocked the road. |
mudslide
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n. a large, violent rain and wind storm:
~s have winds up to 150 miles (240 km) per hour. |
hurricane
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v. to leave or take people away from (because of danger):
The people ~ed the town because of the flood. |
evacuate
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