Forecasters have speculated that the most substantial damage may come from flooding.
预报人员曾猜测，最大的破坏可能来自于洪涝。
Although winds were slower and rainfall was lighter over land, the storm still caused substantial damage along coastlines.
尽管登陆时风速减慢、雨量减少，这场风暴仍然在沿海地方造成了相当的损害。
'With a strong and shallow earthquake like this in such a populated area, it could really cause substantial damage,' he said.
他说，在这样一个人口稠密地区发生强烈的浅层地震，真的有可能造成重大破坏。
Only a few big hurricanes have ever hit New York City. The last of them was hurricane Gloria in 1985, which caused substantial damage on Long Island.
纽约市所遭受的强飓风袭击并不多见，但次次骇人。最近的一次便是1985年的格洛丽亚飓风，它肆虐长岛，带来了巨大的破坏。
Even so, the report says the prediction of substantial damage by 2030 is conservative.
即便如此，报告说到2030年发生大规模破坏的预测是保守的。
There were no immediate reports of deaths or injuries, but an analyst at the US Geological Survey said there could be substantial damage and casualties.
目前尚未有伤亡报告，但据美国地质勘探局一位分析家称，此次地震可能会导致重大伤亡。
Although severe alcohol problems get the most public attention, even mild to moderate problems cause substantial damage to individuals, their families, and the community.
虽然公众常常关注严重的酒精问题，但是轻微和中度问题也会对个人、家庭及社群带了严重的后果。
The enormous earthquake that hit east Japan in March has caused substantial damage. The country needs funds to rebuild in the wake of the catastrophe, Japan's Ministry of Finance said.
日本财务省表示，日本东部大地震造成国家严重损失，需要募集大笔资金进行灾后重建工作。
The enormous earthquake that hit east Japan in March has caused substantial damage. The country needs funds to rebuild in the wake of the catastrophe, Japan's Ministry of Finance said.
日本财务省表示，日本东部大地震造成国家严重损失，需要募集大笔资金进行灾后重建工作。
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