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प्रश्न
What is an earthquake?
उत्तर
An earthquake is a sudden, violent movement of a portion of the earth’s crust caused by a disturbance under the earth’s surface.
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Some disasters like ______ may begin slowly and later increase in extent and intensity.
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Unlike most of the other natural disasters, a ________ is not a sudden occurrence.
