Akademicki IELTS (Pasmo 8 i Wyżej) - Katastrofy

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

klęska, katastrofa

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

kataklizm, klęska żywiołowa

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

spustoszenie, zniszczenie

an extremely intense and destructive fire

pożar, katastrofalny pożar

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

plaga, błogosławieństwo

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

wstrząs wtórny, wstrząs poglądowy

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

drganie, trzęsienie ziemi

a severe flood of water

powódź, zalew

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

ratunek, odzyskiwanie

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

wiatr wodny, trąba wodna