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Słownictwo do IELTS Academic (Wynik 8-9) - Katastrofy

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
calamity
calamity
[Rzeczownik]

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

klęska, katastrofa

klęska, katastrofa

Ex: The earthquake was a calamity that devastated the entire city, leaving buildings in ruins. 
cataclysm
cataclysm
[Rzeczownik]

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

kataklizm, klęska żywiołowa

kataklizm, klęska żywiołowa

Ex: The 2004 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami caused a massive cataclysm that claimed over 200,000 lives. 
ravage
ravage
[Rzeczownik]

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

spustoszenie, zniszczenie

spustoszenie, zniszczenie

Ex: The war's ravage left entire cities in ruins, with homes and infrastructure destroyed. 
conflagration
conflagration
[Rzeczownik]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

pożar, niszczący ogień

pożar, niszczący ogień

Ex: The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days. 
scourge
scourge
[Rzeczownik]

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

plaga, utrapienie

plaga, utrapienie

Ex: The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems. 
aftershock
aftershock
[Rzeczownik]

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

wstrząs wtórny, aftershock

wstrząs wtórny, aftershock

Ex: Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents. 
temblor
temblor
[Rzeczownik]

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

trzęsienie ziemi, wstrząs

trzęsienie ziemi, wstrząs

Ex: The region experienced a small temblor, causing brief vibrations but no significant damage. 
deluge
deluge
[Rzeczownik]

the overflow of normally dry land by rising water

powódź, potop

powódź, potop

Ex: The river burst its banks, causing a deluge across the valley. 
salvage
salvage
[Rzeczownik]

the action of rescuing a ship, its crew, or its cargo from a shipwreck, fire, or similar disaster

ratunek, wydobycie

ratunek, wydobycie

Ex: The crew performed a daring salvage of the stranded vessel. 
epicenter
epicenter
[Rzeczownik]

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

epicentrum, centrum

epicentrum, centrum

Ex: The epicenter of the earthquake was located just outside the city, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. 
waterspout
waterspout
[Rzeczownik]

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

trąba wodna, wodny lej

trąba wodna, wodny lej

Ex: The waterspout formed over the lake, creating a mesmerizing yet potentially dangerous spectacle. 
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