C2 Ordlista - Naturfenomen och föroreningar

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 sudden and heavy rainfall

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

a waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials

förbränningsugn

a risk to human health or to the environment caused by a biological source, especially microorganisms

biologisk fara

a thick, muddy substance often found at the bottom of liquids, like wastewater or industrial fluids

slam eller industriavfall

a black powdery substance produced by burning materials like wood or coal

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soot

liquid waste or sewage discharged into rivers, lakes, or the sea

utsläpp

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

avfall som uppstår vid sönderfallet

a durable and lightweight plastic widely used for making bottles and food containers due to its strength and recyclability

polyetentereftalat

a protective garment worn by workers to safeguard against exposure to hazardous substances or environments

Hazmat kostym

airborne particles, such as dust or debris, that settle after a nuclear explosion or similar event

nedstigning av luftburna partiklar

a soft greyish substance that is resistant to fire and heat and was previously used in the buildings, clothing, etc.

asbest

a suspension of tiny particles or droplets in the air

aerosol

a small, discrete particle or substance, especially one suspended in air, such as dust, pollen, or soot

ämne som består av partiklar

a device in a vehicle's exhaust system that reduces the emission of harmful pollutants by promoting chemical reactions that convert them into less harmful substances

katalytisk omvandlare

not containing lead or other additives harmful to the environment

blyfri