Elenco di Parole Livello C2 - Fenomeni naturali e inquinamento

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

sfortuna

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

cataclisma

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

azione distruttiva

an extremely intense and destructive fire

conflagrazione

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

causa di sofferenza o di afflizione

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

dopo lo shock

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

tremore

a sudden and heavy rainfall

diluvio

the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction

ricupero

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

epicentro

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

tifone marino

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

inceneritore

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

rischio biologico

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

fanghi o rifiuti industriali

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soot

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

efflusso

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

rifiuti prodotti dalla disintegrazione

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

polietilene tereftalato

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

tuta Hazmat

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

discesa delle particelle sospese nell'aria

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

amianto

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

particolato

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

catalizzatore

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

senza piombo