A violent earthquake occurred there.

那里发生了强烈地震。

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FIRST came a violent earthquake.

首先是一场肆虐的地震。

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For instance, tsunami, violent earthquake, car accident.

例如大海啸，大地震，车祸。

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This forces apart pieces of the Earth's surface in a violent earthquake.

VOA: special.2011.01.04

The February 27 earthquake was violent enough to move the Chilean city of Concepcion at least 10 feet to the west and Santiago about 11 inches to the west-southwest, researchers said.

CNN: Three strong earthquakes strike Chile in quick succession