Cara a cara - Intermedio - Unidad 8 - 8A

having a quality that is not satisfying

malo

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

clima

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

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

tormenta

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

trueno

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

rayo

a very powerful wind

vendaval

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

huracán

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

tornado

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

ola de calor

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

tormenta de nieve

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

inundación

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

tsunami

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

terremoto

a long period of time when there is not much raining

sequía

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

deslizamiento de tierra