New Earthquake Shakes Granada, Spain, Days After First Quake
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A new earthquake has hit the city of Granada in southern Spain, just three days after an earlier one struck the same region.
The latest quake had a magnitude of 5, which is considered fairly strong. It shook the region of Andalusia during the night.
According to reports, the earthquake caused some material damage to buildings and property in the area.
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, residents felt 18 aftershocks. These are smaller quakes that often follow a larger one.
The repeated shaking shows that the ground beneath Granada and its surroundings continues to move.
Local people have been left worried, as the seismic activity does not seem to be over yet.
A video showing the moment of the earthquake was shared and quickly spread online.
Authorities are likely monitoring the situation closely, as more aftershocks could follow in the coming days.
Andalusia, where Granada is located, sits in an area known for occasional earthquake activity.
Residents have been advised to stay alert and follow safety guidance in case of further tremors.
Vocabulary10 words
- earthquake
- a sudden strong shaking of the ground
- magnitude
- a number showing how strong an earthquake is
- damage
- harm caused to buildings or objects
- aftershocks
- smaller earthquakes that happen after a bigger one
- seismic
- related to earthquakes
- video
- a recording of moving images
- residents
- people who live in a place
- authorities
- people in charge, like officials
- tremors
- small shakes in the ground
- region
- a large area of a country
Quiz
Answer key
1. Three days 2. 5 3. True
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A new _____ has hit the city of Granada in southern Spain, just three days after an earlier one struck the same region.
The latest quake had a _____ of 5, which is considered fairly strong.
According to reports, the earthquake caused some material _____ to buildings and property in the area.
Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, residents felt 18 _____.
The repeated shaking shows that the ground beneath Granada and its surroundings continues to move.
Local people have been left worried, as the _____ activity does not seem to be over yet.
A _____ showing the moment of the earthquake was shared and quickly spread online.
Authorities are likely monitoring the situation closely, as more aftershocks could follow.
Andalusia, where Granada is located, sits in an area known for occasional earthquake activity.
_____ have been advised to stay alert and follow safety guidance in case of further tremors.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think earthquakes often come with aftershocks?
- How would you feel if you experienced 18 aftershocks in one night?
- What safety steps do you think people should take after an earthquake?
- Do you think videos of earthquakes help or scare people more? Why?