General Training IELTS (Band 5 and Below) - Disasters

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

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

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

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

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

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

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

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

an accident that occurs when two or more objects, often in motion, come into violent contact with each other, resulting in damage or destruction

a situation where radioactive materials are released from a nuclear facility, posing environmental and health dangers

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction