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| Being in a strong earthquake is terrifying. |  
| First there is a loud, deep rumbling sound. Then the ground begins to shake and crack open.
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|  | Sometimes it moves up and down in waves,
Like ripples on a pond.
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| Buildings, bridges and some roads are rocked and shaken until they collapse. |  |  
|  | People have to run for their lives. |  |  |