Module 3, Week 1 HMH Critical Vocabulary

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Widespread

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Happens over a large area or among many people.

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Victim

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A person that suffers or dies because of something that happens to them.

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Seismograph

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Instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes, such as their strength and how long they last.

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Reservoir

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Place where a supply of something is kept.

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Alarming

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Something that makes you worry.

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Evacuation

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The act of moving people from a dangerous place to safety.

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Tremor

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A small or minor earthquake.

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Consequences

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The results or effects of an action or condition.

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Hazard

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A potential source of harm or adverse effect.

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Notable

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Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.