1)

What is the meaning of "Ro'ah Hisro'a'ah"?

1.

Rashi: It is an expression of breakage, like "Tero'em b'Shevet Barzel" (Tehilim 2:9).

2.

Malbim: This is the first stage of the breakage of the land. First there will be crevices due to the earthquakes.

2)

What is the meaning of "Por Hisporerah"?

1.

Rashi: It is an expression of crumbs.

2.

Radak: Also this is an expression of breakage, like "Atah Porarta v'Azecha Yam" (Tehilim 74:13). It is doubled to strengthen the great affliction that will be then on the entire land.

3.

Malbim: This is the second stage of the breakage of the land. It will crumble into fine pieces. Finally, "Hismotetah" - it will totally falter and be uprooted from its place.

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