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A strong earthquake hit the southern Philippines
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A major earthquake hit the Philippines. The earthquake was very strong. It happened in the southern part of the country.
Many people died in the earthquake. Many more people were hurt. Hospitals were very busy. Doctors and nurses helped many patients.
The earthquake did not stop. Scientists say aftershocks came after the main earthquake. Aftershocks are small earthquakes. They come after a big earthquake. Hundreds of aftershocks shook the ground. Some aftershocks were very strong. People felt scared and worried.
Officials said more people might die. Buildings were damaged. Some buildings fell down. People lost their homes. Families looked for missing loved ones.
Governments sent help to the area. Workers helped clean up the damage. Rescue teams looked for people under buildings. People stayed outside because they were afraid.
Earthquakes happen in the Philippines often. The country sits on a dangerous area. This area has many earthquakes. Scientists study earthquakes to help people stay safe.
Inspired by reporting from BBC News.
📚 Vocabulary
earthquake
a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earth
지구 아래 움직임으로 인한 땅의 갑작스러운 흔들림
aftershock
a smaller earthquake that happens after a big earthquake
큰 지진 이후에 일어나는 더 작은 지진
damaged
broken or hurt; not working well anymore
깨진 또는 상한; 더 이상 잘 작동하지 않는
rescue
to save someone from danger or a bad situation
위험이나 나쁜 상황에서 누군가를 구하다
official
a person who works for a government or organization and makes decisions
정부나 조직을 위해 일하고 결정을 내리는 사람
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