C2 Level Wordlist - Natural Phenomena and Pollution

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

an extremely intense and destructive fire

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

a sudden and heavy rainfall

the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment