Aftershocks example sentences

Related (5): earthquake, tremors, damage, rebuilding, anxiety

"Aftershocks" Example Sentences

The city continued to feel aftershocks from the massive earthquake for weeks.
They lived in fear of aftershocks that could damage their already weakened home.
Aftershocks continued to rattle windows and shake walls for days after the quake.
Rescue efforts were hampered by frequent aftershocks and unstable rubble.
Emergency workers warned people to stay away from damaged buildings due to the aftershocks.
People spent the night outside to avoid being injured by aftershock-related collapses.
Officials advised residents not to return to their homes until the aftershocks subsided.
Panic spread each time a large aftershock shook the town.
Many were reluctant to go back into their homes for fear of aftershocks.
Relief workers scrambled to provide aid before the next big aftershock hit.
Businesses remained closed for weeks as buildings were inspected for damage from the aftershocks.
The town was nearly deserted as people feared getting injured in another strong aftershock.
Rescue efforts were called off each time a large aftershock struck.
Geologists monitored for aftershocks and the possibility of a larger follow-up quake.
Scientists warned residents to prepare for aftershocks that could damage weakened structures.
The aftershocks caused more damage than the initial earthquake in some cases.
The minor aftershocks continued for months, reminding people of the devastation.
Emergency responders had to be careful not to get trapped by aftershocks.
Fear of aftershocks prevented many people from sleeping for days.
Damage from the aftershocks ended up exceeding that of the main shock.
Reports kept coming in of damage caused by the aftershocks.
Residents remained on edge as the aftershocks rocked the city for weeks.
Insurance claims were difficult to tally with so much damage from the aftershocks.
People kept evacuating buildings only to return when the aftershocks subsided.
Authorities warned of hazards like downed power lines and gas leaks caused by the aftershocks.
Mortality rates spiked due to injuries from falling debris during aftershocks.
Volunteers prepared to hand out supplies again before the next large aftershock.
Panicked locals could do nothing but wait for the aftershocks to finally stop.
Emergency services were completely overwhelmed by calls about damage from the aftershocks.
Some structures collapsed days later due to the cumulative effects of the aftershocks.
Aftershocks rattled dishes and brought down bits of plaster for days and weeks.
The aftershocks lasted so long that people began to feel helpless and resigned.
Officials issued statements preparing citizens for the likelihood of significant aftershocks.
Engineers scrambled to shore up weak structures before the next round of aftershocks.
People spent much of the next few weeks outside to avoid injury from aftershock related damage.
The town felt like a ghost town as most residents fled to avoid getting hurt in aftershocks.
Relief efforts were hampered by the threat of further damage from large aftershocks.
As the aftershocks subsided, the scale of the destruction came into focus.
Rumors spread in the wake of each aftershock about new areas of damage.
The aftershocks wreaked havoc for weeks, further crippling the city's infrastructure.
They stood in awe watching buildings sway and collapse during the constant aftershocks.
The ceiling collapsed in the next aftershock, burying three people in rubble.
Weeks passed before the aftershocks finally stopped pounding the town.
Supplies were brought in to help those displaced by damage from the aftershocks.
Panic broke out when a massive aftershock struck in the middle of the night.
The aftershocks subsided after around two weeks, though smaller ones continued.
Pets and livestock were scattered during the many aftershocks that followed.
Many returned home only to be forced back out by the next wave of aftershocks.
Even minor aftershocks caused new damage to structurally compromised buildings.
Soldiers struggled to keep order as aftershocks kept triggering pandemonium.
Officials pleaded with residents to evacuate before a deadly aftershock hit.
Major roads and infrastructure remained closed weeks after the aftershocks.
Cleanup and rescue efforts were stalled again and again by significant aftershocks.
Victims began sleeping outside due to fears of building collapses during aftershocks.
The continued aftershocks made rebuilding efforts extremely difficult.
Families camped out in parks for weeks to avoid injury from aftershock damaged apartments.
The aftershocks went on for months, keeping residents on constant alert.
Aftershocks rattled dishes and windows for days, a constant reminder of the devastation.
The aftershocks kept survivors on edge for the foreseeable future.
Relief turned to panic again each time a sizable aftershock struck.