Earthquake Felt Near Rimini, Italy
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An earthquake happened near the coast of Romagna, Italy. The earthquake was felt in the city of Rimini.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.2. Magnitude tells us how strong an earthquake is.
People said the earthquake sounded like an explosion. Many people felt the ground shake.
The mayor of Rimini is the leader of the city. He asked for checks on buildings.
The checks will start with schools. This is to make sure the buildings are safe.
No injuries were reported. The situation is calm now.
Vocabulary15 words
- earthquake
- when the ground shakes suddenly
- magnitude
- a number showing how strong an earthquake is
- explosion
- a very loud, sudden bang
- mayor
- the leader of a city
- coast
- the land next to the sea
- checks
- looking carefully to see if something is safe
- buildings
- houses, schools, and other structures
- felt
- noticed with the body or senses
- ground
- the surface of the earth
- safe
- not in danger
- strong
- powerful; not weak
- population
- the people who live in a place
- reported
- told to other people, often in the news
- calm
- quiet; without trouble
- situation
- what is happening now
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Answer key
1. Near the coast of Romagna 2. 3.2 3. True
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An _____ happened near the coast of Romagna, Italy. The earthquake was felt in the city of _____.
The earthquake had a _____ of 3.2. Magnitude tells us how strong an earthquake is.
People said the earthquake sounded like an _____. Many people felt the ground shake.
The _____ of Rimini is the leader of the city. He asked for _____ on buildings.
The checks will start with _____. This is to make sure the buildings are safe.
No injuries were _____. The situation is calm now.
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