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Can i use "the volcano started to erupt after two hours the earthquake shook."?
  

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No; it is completely confusing. -- The volcano started to erupt two hours after the earthquake hit. (Earthquake at 2 pm & volcano at 4 pm) The volcano started to erupt , and then after two hours the earthquake hit.

— Mister Micawber

  • No; it is completely confusing.
  • -- The volcano started to erupt two hours after the earthquake hit.
  • (Earthquake at 2 pm & volcano at 4 pm) The volcano started to erupt , and then after two hours the earthquake hit.
  • (Volcano at 2 pm & earthquake at 4 pm)
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No; it is completely confusing. Which do you mean?--

The volcano started to erupt two hours after the earthquake hit. (Earthquake at 2 pm & volcano at 4 pm)

The volcano started to erupt, and then after two hours the earthquake hit. (Volcano at 2 pm & earthquake at 4 pm)
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