Learn · Sentences Talking About Natural Phenomena
The earthquake in Japan caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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The earthquake in Japan caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
News Reporting
The earthquake in Japan resulted in widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Academic Writing
The seismic event in Japan caused substantial damage to the built environment and essential services.
Casual Conversation
The earthquake in Japan really messed things up; lots of buildings and infrastructure were damaged.
Describing Consequences
Because of the earthquake in Japan, there was significant damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The earthquake in Japan inflicted considerable damage upon buildings and infrastructure.
Casual
The Japan earthquake wrecked a lot of buildings and stuff.
Simpler English
The earthquake in Japan hurt many buildings and roads.
Phrases to learn
significant damage
Substantial harm or destruction.
buildings and infrastructure
Structures and systems serving a community or society.