Solutions - Pre-Intermediate - Unit 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.

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

a long period of time when there is not much raining

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

an occurrence of a disease that spreads and involves a large number of people at the same time in a particular area

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

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

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

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

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

a very high wave or series of waves caused by an earthquake or eruption that are disastrous

the sudden discharge of steam, ashes, and lava from a volcano