Академический IELTS (Band 8 и выше) - Катастрофы

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

катастрофа

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

катастрофа

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

опустошение

an extremely intense and destructive fire

конфигурация

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

чума

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

афтершок

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

землетрясение

a severe flood of water

наводнение

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

спасение

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