aftershock

Everyday

1. An aftershock is a smaller earthquake that comes after a big earthquake in the same area. tree →
2. Aftershocks can also mean the effects or upsets that follow a big shocking event. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and safety lessons it explains why people stay careful after an earthquake. In news it describes after-effects of a big event. Phrases: strong aftershock, aftershocks continued.

Examples

• Aftershocks shook the city for days after the earthquake. tree →
• Stay out of damaged buildings because of aftershocks. tree →
• The aftershock was smaller than the main quake. tree →
• New Zealand had many aftershocks after the Christchurch earthquake. tree →
• The aftershocks of the news were felt across the school. tree →
• Drop, cover and hold on during an aftershock too. tree →

Note

Countable; one word. Safety: aftershocks can knock down buildings weakened by the main earthquake.