本 Solutions - 初中級 - ユニット 4 - 4C

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

天変地異

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

雪崩

a long period of time when there is not much raining

旱魃

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

地震

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

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

飢饉

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

洪水

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

森林火災

a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

土砂崩れ

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

竜巻

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

津波

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

火砕流