Cambridge English: CAE (C1 Advanced) - Eventos de Energía, Recursos y Medio Ambiente
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a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

torre de alta tensión
a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reactor nuclear
electricity that is produced from the power of water

hidroelectricidad
a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

panel solar
a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

fuego incontrolado
a sudden rise of seawater onto the shore driven primarily by strong onshore winds, often compounding the normal tidal cycle

maremoto
a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

torre de perforación, plataforma petrolífera
a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifón
the thick coating of ice that covers a large area, mostly in polar regions

casquete de hielo, calota de hielo
a very large floating piece of ice

iceberg
a recurring climate pattern in the tropical Pacific Ocean characterized by above-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern regions, caused by weakened easterly trade winds and leading to significant global weather, ecological, and economic impacts

El Niño, el fenómeno de El Niño
a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean characterized by below-average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific, driven by stronger-than-normal easterly trade winds and influencing global weather patterns

La Niña, La Niña (fenómeno climático)
a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

ola de calor
the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun

marea alta, pleamar
the amount of moisture present in the air

humedad
a weather prediction covering weeks, months, or years ahead
(of rain) exceptionally heavy, often leading to flooding and drenched landscapes

torrencial, diluviano
a suspension of fine particles, such as dust, smoke, or moisture, in the air, causing reduced visibility

bruma, calima
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