C2 Woordenlijst - Natuurverschijnselen en vervuiling

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 sudden and heavy rainfall

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

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

verbrandingsoven

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

biologisch gevaar

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

slib of industrieel afval

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

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

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

afvoerwater

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

afval geproduceerd door de desintegratie

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

polyethyleentereftalaat

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

hazmat-pak

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

neerdaling van deeltjes in de lucht

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

asbest

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aërosol

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

deeltjes

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

katalysator

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

loodvrij