地震 refers to an earthquake, which is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust. Earthquakes can result in significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and loss of life.
Think of the Earth's crust as a jigsaw puzzle made up of many pieces. When these pieces suddenly shift or slide past each other, it creates an earthquake just like when you accidentally bump into someone while walking.
震度 (しんど): This term represents seismic intensity, which measures how strongly an earthquake is felt at different locations.
震源地 (しんげんち): It refers to the epicenter or hypocenter of an earthquake, indicating where it originated beneath the Earth's surface.
震災 (しんさい): This term means "earthquake disaster" and is used to describe the overall impact and aftermath of an earthquake, including damage, casualties, and recovery efforts.
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