Learn · Sentences Talking About Natural Phenomena
Earthquakes can cause landslides, which add to the damage.
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Earthquakes can cause landslides, which add to the damage.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Be aware that earthquakes can trigger landslides, increasing the overall destruction.
Describing Habits
In earthquake-prone areas, we always consider the risk of subsequent landslides.
Asking About Others
Do you know how often landslides occur after an earthquake in this region?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If a major earthquake hit, the resulting landslides could be catastrophic.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Seismic activity can induce landslides, thereby exacerbating the extent of damage.
Casual
Earthquakes can bring on landslides, making things even worse.
Simpler English
Earthquakes can cause landslides, which makes the damage worse.
Phrases to learn
cause landslides
To trigger or initiate the movement of a mass of earth or rock down a slope.
add to the damage
To increase or worsen the existing harm or destruction.