In response to the widespread devastation, the Japanese government increased its spending on earthquake-resistant building structures.

Racing five miles above the earth, its passage causes widespread devastation of the land below.

The result was widespread economic devastation in the Gogebic Range.

Wildfires can cause great widespread devastation in short time spans.

But dealing with the human loss, the widespread devastation and the nuclear plant crisis is overwhelming.

She described widespread devastation on the streets, many of which remained blocked off.

On May 12, 2008 a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit the region causing widespread devastation.

Seventeen people were killed and there was widespread devastation and environmental damage.

And the members said they hoped the widespread devastation caused to buildings in the city would never be repeated.

There was widespread devastation and many ancient buildings were destroyed or damaged.