Academisch IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Rampen

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

ongeluk

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

plotselinge transformatie van het aardoppervlak (geologie)

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

destructieve actie

an extremely intense and destructive fire

enorme brand

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

oorzaak van lijden of ellende

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

naschok

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

aardbeweging

a severe flood of water

zondvloed

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

berging

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

epicentrum

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

zee tyfoon