书籍 Solutions - 初中级 - 单元 4 - 4C

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

自然灾害, 天灾

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

雪崩

a long period of time when there is not much raining

干旱, 缺雨

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

地震

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

流行病, 疫情

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

饥荒, 食物短缺

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

洪水, 泛滥

an uncontrolled and destructive fire that occurs in a forest or other wooded area

森林火灾, 林火

a large amount of mud and other materials that quickly moves down a hill, usually triggered by heavy rain or earthquake

泥石流, 泥滑

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

龙卷风

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption

海啸

the sudden release of lava, gases, and ash from a volcano

火山喷发, 火山爆发