Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9) - Desastres

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (8-9)

calamity

[Sustantivo]

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

calamidad

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins.

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cataclysm

[Sustantivo]

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

cataclismo

Ex: The 2004 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami caused a massive cataclysm that claimed over 200,000 lives.

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ravage

[Sustantivo]

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

estragos, devastación

Ex: The war's ravage left entire cities in ruins, with homes and infrastructure destroyed.

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conflagration

[Sustantivo]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

conflagración

Ex: The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days.

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scourge

[Sustantivo]

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

azote, flagelo

Ex: The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems.

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aftershock

[Sustantivo]

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

réplica, temblor secundario

Ex: Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents.

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temblor

[Sustantivo]

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

terremoto, sismo

Ex: The region experienced a small temblor, causing brief vibrations but no significant damage.

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deluge

[Sustantivo]

the overflow of normally dry land by rising water

diluvio

Ex: The river burst its banks, causing a deluge across the valley.

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salvage

[Sustantivo]

the action of rescuing a ship, its crew, or its cargo from a shipwreck, fire, or similar disaster

rescate, recuperación

Ex: The crew performed a daring salvage of the stranded vessel.

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epicenter

[Sustantivo]

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

epicentro

Ex: The epicenter of the earthquake was located just outside the city, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure.

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waterspout

[Sustantivo]

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray

tromba marina, manga de agua

Ex: The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle.

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Vocabulario para IELTS General (Puntuación 8-9)
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