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Clima y Medio Ambiente - Desastres naturales

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natural disaster
natural disaster
[Sustantivo]

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.

desastre natural

desastre natural

Ex: The government responded quickly to the natural disaster with relief efforts. 

El gobierno respondió rápidamente al desastre natural con esfuerzos de ayuda.

aid
aid
[Sustantivo]

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

ayuda

ayuda

Ex: Farmers received aid in the form of seeds and equipment to recover from the drought. 
avalanche
avalanche
[Sustantivo]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

avalancha

avalancha

Ex: The avalanche was caused by a heavy snowfall the previous night. 

La avalancha fue causada por una fuerte nevada la noche anterior.

blizzard
blizzard
[Sustantivo]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

tormenta de nieve

Ex: The ski resort was closed because of the blizzard. 

El centro de esquí estuvo cerrado debido a la tormenta de nieve.

cyclone
cyclone
[Sustantivo]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

ciclón

ciclón

Ex: The city was hit by a devastating cyclone that left thousands homeless. 

La ciudad fue golpeada por un ciclón devastador que dejó a miles de personas sin hogar.

drought
drought
[Sustantivo]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

sequía

Ex: The farmers prayed for rain as the drought continued. 

Los agricultores rezaron por lluvia mientras continuaba la sequía.

earthquake
earthquake
[Sustantivo]

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

terremoto

terremoto

Ex: The earthquake triggered a tsunami warning. 

El terremoto provocó una alerta de tsunami.

emergency services
emergency services
[Sustantivo]

the people and organizations that help in urgent situations

servicios de emergencia, socorro

servicios de emergencia, socorro

Ex: The town's emergency services were well-prepared for natural disasters. 

Los servicios de emergencia de la ciudad estaban bien preparados para los desastres naturales.

to erupt
to erupt
[Verbo]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

erupcionar

erupcionar

Ex: The underwater volcano erupted, creating a new island. 

El volcán submarino entró en erupción, creando una nueva isla.

eruption
eruption
[Sustantivo]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

erupción

erupción

Ex: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD buried the city of Pompeii under ash. 

La erupción del Monte Vesubio en el año 79 d.C. enterró la ciudad de Pompeya bajo cenizas.

flood
flood
[Sustantivo]

an overflow of water that covers land that is normally dry

inundación

inundación

Ex: Heavy rainfall caused a serious flood in the valley. 
hurricane
hurricane
[Sustantivo]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

huracán

huracán

Ex: The hurricane was accompanied by heavy rainfall. 

El huracán estuvo acompañado de fuertes lluvias.

landslide
landslide
[Sustantivo]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

derrumbe

derrumbe

Ex: A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake, causing widespread destruction. 

Un deslizamiento de tierra masivo ocurrió después del terremoto, causando una destrucción generalizada.

lava
lava
[Sustantivo]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

lava

lava

Ex: Tourists watched in awe as lava fountains erupted from the crater. 

Los turistas miraban con asombro mientras los surtidores de lava brotaban del cráter.

shock
shock
[Sustantivo]

a sudden disturbance in the earth's crust

sismo, terremoto

sismo, terremoto

Ex: They felt a strong shock underfoot. 
shock wave
shock wave
[Sustantivo]

a sudden high-pressure wave that moves quickly through air or gas

onda de choque, onda expansiva

onda de choque, onda expansiva

Ex: Pilots experience shock waves when breaking the sound barrier. 

Los pilotos experimentan ondas de choque al romper la barrera del sonido.

storm
storm
[Sustantivo]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

tormenta

tormenta

Ex: The boat rocked violently in the storm. 
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
[Sustantivo]

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

tormenta eléctrica

tormenta eléctrica

Ex: The thunderstorm provided a spectacular light show in the night sky. 

La tormenta eléctrica proporcionó un espectáculo de luces espectacular en el cielo nocturno.

toll
toll
[Sustantivo]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

número de víctimas, número de muertos

número de víctimas, número de muertos

Ex: Authorities reported a high toll of injuries and fatalities from the train derailment. 
tornado
tornado
[Sustantivo]

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

tornado

tornado

Ex: The tornado damaged the power lines, causing a blackout in the area. 

El tornado dañó las líneas eléctricas, causando un apagón en el área.

tsunami
tsunami
[Sustantivo]

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

tsunami

tsunami

Ex: The tsunami waves reached heights of over 30 meters in some areas, causing widespread destruction. 

Las olas del tsunami alcanzaron alturas de más de 30 metros en algunas áreas, causando una destrucción generalizada.

typhoon
typhoon
[Sustantivo]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

tifón

tifón

Ex: Typhoon season in the Philippines typically runs from June to November, with several storms affecting the region. 

La temporada de tifones en Filipinas generalmente va de junio a noviembre, con varias tormentas que afectan a la región.

volcanic
volcanic
[Adjetivo]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

volcánico

volcánico

Ex: Volcanic ash can travel long distances and affect air quality and visibility. 

La ceniza volcánica puede viajar largas distancias y afectar la calidad del aire y la visibilidad.

volcano
volcano
[Sustantivo]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

volcán

volcán

Ex: The volcano's eruption was one of the most destructive in history. 

La erupción del volcán fue una de las más destructivas de la historia.

wildfire
wildfire
[Sustantivo]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

fuego incontrolado

fuego incontrolado

Ex: Climate change has intensified wildfire seasons, leading to more frequent and severe fires. 

El cambio climático ha intensificado las temporadas de incendios forestales, lo que lleva a incendios más frecuentes y graves.

windstorm
windstorm
[Sustantivo]

a storm characterized by very strong winds and little or no rain

ventarrón, vendaval

ventarrón, vendaval

Ex: The windstorm caused power outages across the town. 

La tormenta de viento causó apagones en toda la ciudad.

aftershock
aftershock
[Sustantivo]

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

réplica, temblor secundario

réplica, temblor secundario

Ex: The aftershock, though less intense, still contributed to the structural damage already incurred by the initial earthquake. 

La réplica, aunque menos intensa, aún contribuyó al daño estructural ya causado por el terremoto inicial.

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