Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Disasters

an event causing great and often sudden damage, distress, or destruction

a sudden, violent natural disaster that drastically alters the earth's landscape

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

an extremely intense and destructive fire

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

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

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

a severe flood of water

the act of saving or rescuing a ship or its cargo from loss, damage, or destruction

the point on the surface of the earth vertically above the focus of an earthquake where its effects are felt most strongly

a tornado occurring over a body of water, characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud filled with water droplets or spray