Natural disasters Flashcards
A disaster
a very bad event causing harm or death
Violent
very strong and usually causing damage
Sudden
happening very quickly
Ground
the top part of of the earth’s surface that people walk on
Damage
harm or injury caused when sth is broken
Destroy sth
break sth completely so it can’t be used again
Erupt
explode and throw out fire, burning rocks
Lava
hot liquid rock
Surrounding
that is near or arround
Crops
plants that are grown for food (e.g. rice, potatoes)
Starve (to death)
suffer (or die) because you don’t have enough food.
Hurricane
This word is used especially of storms in the western Atlantic.It is a violent storm with very strong winds. In other parts of the world it is called a typhoon.
A typhoon
a name of hurricane in Asia
Earthquake
a sudden violent movement of the ground causing damage
Tidal wave
A very large ocean wave caused by a storm or earthquake, and which destroys things when it reaches land.
Drought
A long period with no rain.
Hit sth/sb
make sudden violent contract with sth/sb
Collapse
fall to the ground
Evacuate sb
move sb away from a dangerous place
Fear
a feeling that sth bad might happen
Trap sb
to be inside and cannot get out
Death toll
a number of people killed in a disaster, accident
Considerable
very large in size or amount
Crucial
very important
