General Training IELTS (Band 6-7) - Disasters

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

a violent storm with winds moving in circles

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

a long period of time when there is not much raining

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

a horrible event that causes much suffering and damage

a large, intensely hot, and uncontrollable fire

a very large ocean wave caused by a storm or an underwater earthquake that when hits the land causes a lot of destruction

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

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

the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.

the calm area at the center of a storm, hurricane, or tornado

an individual, such as a paramedic, police officer, or firefighter, trained to provide immediate assistance and care in emergencies or crisis situations

a tremor or earthquake that occurs beneath the ocean floor

the action of transferring people or being transferred to somewhere else to be safe from a dangerous situation

a large fire that spreads fast and causes much destruction

a storm with heavy snowfall and strong winds

a strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around

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

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain