tornado
a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage
ciclón
a violent storm with winds moving in circles
tifón
a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean
sequía
a long period of time when there is not much raining
derrumbe
a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff
catástrofe
a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage
(incendio intenso)
infierno
a large, intensely hot, and uncontrollable fire
maremoto
a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction
Información Gramatical:
vórtice
a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape
avalancha
large amounts of snow falling from mountains
(corrimiento de tierra)
deslizamiento de tierra
a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake
(cifra de fallecidos)
número de muertos
the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.
Información Gramatical:
ojo
the calm area at the center of a storm, hurricane, or tornado
(primer interviniente)
primer respondedor
an individual, such as a paramedic, police officer, or firefighter, trained to provide immediate assistance and care in emergencies or crisis situations
Información Gramatical:
(terremoto submarino)
maremoto
a tremor or earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean floor
evacuación
the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation
fuego incontrolado
a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction
tormenta de nieve
a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds
tormenta de arena
a strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around
tsunami
a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption
erupción
the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain
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