Das Buch Solutions - Untere Mittelstufe - Einheit 4 - 4C

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

Naturkatastrophe

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Lawine

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Dürre

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Erdbeben

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Hungersnot

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

Überschwemmung

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

Tornado

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

Tsunami

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano