1·Actually, an Italian scientist did predict that such a quake would happen.
事实上，一位意大利科学家确实预测过会发生这样的地震。
2·A powerful offshore quake could cause a large tsunami that would reach the shore within minutes.
一场强烈的近海地震可能引发一场巨大的海啸，并且在几分钟内就可以到达海岸。
3·They urged other town residents unaffected by the quake and tsunami to do the same.
他们敦促其他没有受到地震和海啸影响的城镇居民也这样做。
4·This was raised in a concert he organized to help victims of the Japan quake and tsunami.
这是在他举办一场音乐会募集到的善款，以帮助日本地震和海啸的受害者。
5·But, they report the extent of devastation caused by the powerful quake is hampering their relief efforts.
但是，他们报告说，强烈地震造成的灾害程度阻碍着他们的救援努力。