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cataclysm
[名词]
a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape
灾变, 大灾难
ravage
[名词]
action that breeds severe damage or destruction
蹂躏, 破坏
Ex: The invasive species caused ravage of local ecosystems , impacting native flora and fauna .
aftershock
[名词]
a smaller earthquake or tremor that follows the main shock of a seismic event
余震, 后震
Ex: Residents experienced anxiety aftershocks continued to shake the area , prompting some to seek temporary shelter .
temblor
[名词]
an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity
震动, 地震
Ex: The school conducted earthquake drills to ensure students knew what to do in the event of temblor.
salvage
[名词]
the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction
打捞, 救助
Ex: salvage operation successfully recovered the cargo from the grounded ship , preventing environmental damage .
epicenter
[名词]
the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly
震中, 震源上方
waterspout
[名词]
a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray
水龙卷, 水旋风
Ex: Residents along the waterfront observed waterspout moving towards the shore , causing momentary concern .
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