Wordde aardbevingMeaningthe earthquakePart of speechnounPronunciationCourseDutchLessonObjective cause (doordat)Usages of de aardbevingDoordat de aardbeving hevig is, stort de oude toren in.Because the earthquake is severe, the old tower collapses.Doordat de aardbeving zo hevig was, verdwenen veel huizen.Because the earthquake was so severe, many houses disappeared.