C2-Wortliste - Naturphänomene und Umweltverschmutzung

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

Unglück

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

plötzliche Veränderung der Erdoberfläche (Geologie)

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

zerstörerische Aktion

an extremely intense and destructive fire

riesiger Flächenbrand

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

Ursache von Leid oder Bedrängnis

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

Nachbeben

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

Zittern

a sudden and heavy rainfall

Sintflut

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

Bergung

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

Epizentrum

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

Seetaifun

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

Verbrennungsanlage

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

Biogefährdung

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

Schlamm oder Industrieabfälle

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soot

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

Abwasser

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

Abfall, der durch den Zerfall entsteht

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

Polyethylenterephthalat

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

Schutzanzug

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

Abstieg luftgetragener Partikel

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

Asbest

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

Sprühdose

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

Partikel

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

Katalysator

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

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