1.   Even if it were only a dozen, they could with megaton bombs inflict widespread devastation.

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

3.   Although Georges caused widespread devastation, for some residents its timing was impeccable.

4.   But rarely does the impact rise to the widespread devastation predicted by alarmists.

5.   Reporters touring that camp, which had been off limits to journalists, saw widespread devastation from army bulldozers that had sheared the front walls off homes.

6.   The bombing tactic the Pentagon chose there created widespread devastation.

7.   The object, the largest ever observed passing so close, could produce widespread devastation greater than anything in recorded history if it made a direct hit.

8.   Unless checked, it could lead to widespread devastation or ruin.

9.   Unless countries around the world take action, they say, sea levels will rise, diseases will spread and growing conditions will change, causing widespread devastation.

10.   Despite the widespread devastation, only five people are reported to have died in the twin quakes.