Академический IELTS (Уровень 8 и Выше) - Катастрофы

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

бедствие

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

катаклизм

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

опустошение, разрушение

an extremely intense and destructive fire

большой пожар

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

чума, бедствие

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

афтершок, последующий толчок

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

землетрясение, сейсмическое событие

a severe flood of water

потоп

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

спасение, извлечение

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

эпицентр

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

водяной смерч, водяная воронка