Extreme Weather And Natural Phenomena Flashcards
1
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A violent storm with a whirlwind
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Tornado
2
Q
A lone period when there is no rain and when the land is dry
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Drought
3
Q
A large amount of water over land which is usually dry
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Flood
4
Q
A shaking of the earth caused by, for example, volcanic activity
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Earthquake
5
Q
A huge wave in the sea, caused by an underwater earthquake
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Tsunami
6
Q
A tropical storm with strong winds and rain
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Hurricane, typhoon, cyclone
7
Q
Tourbillon
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Whirlwind
8
Q
A very strong wind (tempête, rafale)
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Gale
9
Q
Une mer agite
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A choppy sea
10
Q
Consists of very small raindrops
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Fine rain
11
Q
Frappé par la foudre
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Several trees were struck by lightning during the storm
12
Q
Foudre, éclair
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Lightning
13
Q
Giboulées, rafale
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A gust (short and sudden Period of strong wind)
14
Q
Grêle
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Hail (small hard balls of frozen rain)
15
Q
Marée
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Tidal wave
