Entraînement Général IELTS (Niveau 5 et en Dessous) - Catastrophes

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

tremblement de terre

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

ouragan

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

urgence

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

inondation

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

épidémie

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandémie

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

famine

the sudden loud noise of something bursting, like what a bomb does

explosion

an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

a situation where radioactive materials are released from a nuclear facility, posing environmental and health dangers

accident nucléaire

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

catastrophe