Earthshaking (adjective)

Having a profound impact or causing a significant change or upheaval.

Origin:

The term 'earthshaking' is derived from the word 'earth' meaning the ground or soil and 'shake' meaning to cause to move or vibrate.

Examples:

1. The news of the discovery was earthshaking and sent shockwaves throughout the scientific community.
2. The earthshaking events of the past year have changed the world as we know it.
3. The earthshaking revelations in the report raised questions about the future of the company.
4. The earthshaking changes to the political landscape have left many people feeling uncertain.
5. The earthshaking impact of the pandemic has been felt around the world and has changed the way we live.