The countrys strongest earthquake took place in the North Sea in 1931, measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale11. British Geological Survey scientist Roger Musson said the quake took place on 28 April in an area that had seen several of the biggest earthquakes ever to strike Britain, including one in 1580 that caused damage in London and was felt in France12. Musson predicted that it was only a matter of time13 before another earthquake struck this part of England. However, people should not be scared too mush by this prediction, Musson said, as the modern earthquake warning system of Britain should be able to detect a forthcoming quake and announce it several hours before it takes place. This would allow time for people to evacuate and reduce damage to the minimum.

　　词汇：

　　moderate adj. 中等的 magnitude n. 值，强度量

　　topple v. 倾倒，震倒

　　rouse v. 唤醒 tremor n. 震动

　　hop v. 齐足跳起

　　fun-fair n. 公共露天游乐场

　　scale n. 震级 forthcoming adj. 即将来临的

　　evacuate v. 疏散

　　geological adj. 地质的

　　注释:

　　1. power：电力

　　2. Kent County：肯特郡

　　3. the 4.3-magnitude quake：里氏4.3级地震

　　4. English Channel：英吉利海峡

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