A tidal wave caused by the earthquake hit the coast causing catastrophic damage.

地震引发的海啸袭击了海岸，造成了灾难性的损失。

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The damage caused by an earthquake is related to its magnitude and how close it is to densely populated areas.

地震带来的损害与其强度和距离人口密集区的距离紧密相关。

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The tsunami was triggered by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the strongest ever recorded in Japan, which caused considerable damage to the country's eastern coastline. (U.

引发这次海啸的地震震级达到了里氏8.9级，是日本有史以来最强的。

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Japan's reconstruction bill has been increasing as the full extent of the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami becomes clear.

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Many car manufacturers have been dealing with parts shortages due to damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan on 11 March.

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If there is any natural disaster on the property or on the World Heritage site, such as earthquake, flood or damage caused by armed conflict, the World Heritage Fund can be required.

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