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余震, 次级震动
a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event
- Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents.
大地震之后，一系列余震震动了该地区，引起了居民的进一步关注。
- Emergency responders remained on high alert, ready to address potential aftershocks and their consequences.
应急响应人员仍保持高度警惕，准备应对潜在的余震及其后果。
- The aftershock, though less intense, still contributed to the structural damage already incurred by the initial earthquake.
余震虽然强度较低，但仍然加剧了初始地震已经造成的结构损坏。
- Seismologists closely monitored the region for aftershocks, providing valuable data for risk assessment.
地震学家密切监测该地区的余震，为风险评估提供了宝贵的数据。
- Residents experienced anxiety as aftershocks continued to shake the area, prompting some to seek temporary shelter.
居民们感到焦虑，因为余震继续震动该地区，促使一些人寻求临时避难所。