Academic 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

the sudden loud noise of something bursting, like what a bomb does

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