IELTS Académique (Band 5 et en Dessous) - Catastrophes

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

tremblement de terre, séisme

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

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

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

collision, choc

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

accident nucléaire, incident nucléaire

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

catastrophe, désastre