Akademisk IELTS (Band 8 och Ovan) - Katastrofer

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

olycka

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

plötslig omvandling av jordens yta (geologi)

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

destruktiv handling

an extremely intense and destructive fire

enorm eldsvåda

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

orsak till lidande eller lidande

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

efterskalv

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

temblor

a severe flood of water

syndaflod

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

bärgning

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

havstyfon