to undergo irregular or violent changes, especially in financial markets or social conditions

to shock or astonish; to be deeply shaken by an event or news

to stun, move, or impact someone deeply; stunning or shocking

to shake or vibrate physically; a mechanical vibration

cerebral concussion

to awe; to intimidate

to shake or vibrate with a slight, rapid motion, often in reference to objects or sound

designed to withstand or mitigate the effects of an earthquake; earthquake resistant measures or defenses

ear-splitting; deafening

earthquake aftershock

to guard against earthquakes or provide seismic protection

earthquake epicenter

Chang Chen (1976-), Taiwanese film actor

Wang Zhen (1908-1993), Chinese political figure

tremors felt from an earthquake

shaking the sky; extremely loud or thunderous

the reduction of the intensity or amplitude of mechanical vibrations or oscillations

to be furious

the point within the earth where an earthquake rupture starts

earthquake magnitude

ear-splitting; deafening

Tan Zhenlin (1902-1983), PRC revolutionary and military leader who played a key political role after the Cultural Revolution

powerful earthquake

the national agency of the People's Republic of China responsible for seismic monitoring, disaster mitigation, and emergency response

A geographic region or belt characterized by frequent earthquake activity.

to be deeply shocked or stunned by an event or piece of news

The Chinese government organization responsible for seismological monitoring, research, and disaster mitigation.

damage or catastrophe caused by an earthquake; earthquake disaster

circumstances of an earthquake

characterized by a powerful, shocking, or stunning quality that deeply moves or surprises the observer

to shake heaven and earth; earth-shattering

to produce a loud, vibrating sound; a deafening noise or roar

a deliberate show of strength as a warning

the branch of science concerned with earthquakes and related phenomena

to inspire awe throughout the empire

Sinian (c. 800-542 million years ago), late phase of pre-Cambrian geological era

a geographical area or region prone to earthquakes or seismic activity

a scientist who studies earthquakes and the mechanical properties of the Earth

to have sex in a car

surpassing all past achievements and dazzling the world today; monumental and unparalleled

to tremble or shiver uncontrollably, typically as a result of extreme fear or shock

to strike someone with fear, terror, or intense surprise

(seismology) Richter scale

an earth-shaking noise