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Earthquake brings desolation (10)

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I believe the answer is:

heartbreak

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This clue could be a double definition.

'earthquake' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.

'desolation' is the second definition.
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'brings' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for heartbreak that I've seen before include "Grief" , "Anguish" , "sad state" , "Intense disappointment" , "Overwhelming distress" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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