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Weather and Environment - Natural Disasters

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natural disaster

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.

Ex: The city was devastated by a natural disaster, leaving many homeless. 
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aid
aid
[noun]

food or financial help sent to support a person or country

Ex: The country received financial aid from other nations to rebuild infrastructure after the war. 
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avalanche
avalanche
[noun]

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

Ex: Rescue teams were dispatched to the area after the avalanche. 
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blizzard
blizzard
[noun]

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

Ex: The blizzard made driving conditions hazardous. 
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cyclone
cyclone
[noun]

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

Ex: The cyclone caused widespread flooding and destruction across the island. 
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drought
drought
[noun]

a long period of time when there is not much raining

Ex: The city imposed water restrictions because of the drought. 
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earthquake

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

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
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emergency services

the people and organizations that help in urgent situations

Ex: Emergency services arrived quickly to extinguish the fire. 
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to erupt
to erupt
[Verb]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

Ex: The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air. 
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eruption
eruption
[noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside. 
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flood
flood
[noun]

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

Ex: After the flood, many people were left homeless. 
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hurricane
hurricane
[noun]

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Ex: Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck. 
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landslide
landslide
[noun]

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

Ex: The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main road. 
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lava
lava
[noun]

a substance from the inner layers of the earth which is erupted out of a volcanic mountain

Ex: The flowing lava from the volcano destroyed everything in its path. 
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shock
shock
[noun]

a sudden disturbance in the earth's crust

Ex: A shock rattled the town at dawn. 
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shock wave

a sudden high-pressure wave that moves quickly through air or gas

Ex: The explosion produced a powerful shock wave. 
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storm
storm
[noun]

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

Ex: After the storm, they found a fallen tree blocking the road. 
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thunderstorm

‌a storm with thunder and lightning and often heavy rain

Ex: He captured a stunning photograph of a lightning bolt during the thunderstorm. 
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toll
toll
[noun]

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

Ex: The toll from the earthquake rose steadily as rescue teams reached remote villages. 
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tornado
tornado
[noun]

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

Ex: Many trees were uprooted by the powerful tornado. 
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tsunami
tsunami
[noun]

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

Ex: The devastating tsunami in 2004 wreaked havoc across coastal regions of Southeast Asia. 
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typhoon
typhoon
[noun]

a tropical storm with violent winds moving in a circle that form over the western Pacific Ocean

Ex: The typhoon brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. 
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volcanic
volcanic
[Adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent plumes of ash into the sky. 
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volcano
volcano
[noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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wildfire
wildfire
[noun]

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

Ex: The wildfire spread rapidly through the dry forest due to strong winds. 
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windstorm
windstorm
[noun]

a storm characterized by very strong winds and little or no rain

Ex: The windstorm knocked down several trees in the park. 
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aftershock

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

Ex: Following the major earthquake, a series of aftershocks rattled the region, causing further concern among residents. 
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