Learn · Sentences Talking About Natural Phenomena
After the earthquake, there was a series of aftershocks that lasted for hours.
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After the earthquake, there was a series of aftershocks that lasted for hours.
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How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
Following the earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region for hours.
Scientific Explanation
The earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks, a common occurrence lasting several hours.
Personal Account
After the earthquake, we experienced hours of terrifying aftershocks.
Summarizing Events
The earthquake and its subsequent hours-long aftershocks caused widespread damage.
Rephrased versions
Formal
In the aftermath of the earthquake, a succession of aftershocks persisted for several hours.
Casual
After the earthquake, there were tons of smaller quakes for hours.
Simpler English
The ground shook again and again for hours after the big earthquake.
Phrases to learn
series of aftershocks
A sequence of smaller earthquakes following a larger one.
lasted for hours
Continued for a period of several hours.