Unidad 8 - 8A

Natural disaster

[ Sustantivo ]

/nˈætʃɚɹəl dˌɪsˈæstɚ/

desastre natural

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.

Storm

[ Sustantivo ]

/stɔ:rm/ or /staawrm/

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ɔ:

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tormenta

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

Thunder

[ Sustantivo ]

/θʌndər/ or /thandēr/

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ʌ

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ə

r

r

tormenta

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

Lightning

[ Sustantivo ]

/laɪtnɪng/ or /laitning/

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aɪ

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ɪ

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relámpago

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

Gale

[ Sustantivo ]

/geɪl/ or /geil/

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g

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eɪ

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l

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temporal

a very powerful wind

Hurricane

[ Sustantivo ]

/hɜrəkeɪn/ or /hērēkein/

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ɜ

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ə

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eɪ

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e

huracán

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

Tornado

[ Sustantivo ]

/tɔrneɪdoʊ/ or /tawrneidow/

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eɪ

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oʊ

tornado

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

Heat wave

[ Sustantivo ]

/hˈiːt wˈeɪv/

ola de calor

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Blizzard

[ Sustantivo ]

/blɪzərd/ or /blizērd/

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b

l

l

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ɪ

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ə

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r

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d

tormenta de nieve

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Flood

[ Sustantivo ]

/flʌd/ or /flad/

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l

oo

ʌ

d

d

inundación

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

Tsunami

[ Sustantivo ]

/tsunɑ:mi/ or /tsunaami/

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t

s

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u

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ɑ:

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tsunami

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

Earthquake

[ Sustantivo ]

/ɜrθkweɪk/ or /ērthkweik/

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ɜ

r

r

th

θ

q

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u

w

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eɪ

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e

terremoto

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

Drought

[ Sustantivo ]

/draʊt/ or /drawt/

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r

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ʊ

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t

sequía

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Landslide

[ Sustantivo ]

/lændslaɪd/ or /lāndslaid/

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n

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derrumbe

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