Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9) - Disasters

Here, you will learn some English words related to Disasters that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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[noun]

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

[noun]

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

[noun]

action that breeds severe damage or destruction

Ex: The invasive species caused ravage of local ecosystems , impacting native flora and fauna .

[noun]

an extremely intense and destructive fire

[noun]

a cause of widespread suffering or affliction

[noun]

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

Ex: Residents experienced anxiety aftershocks continued to shake the area , prompting some to seek temporary shelter .

[noun]

an earthquake caused by underground movement or volcanic activity

Ex: The school conducted earthquake drills to ensure students knew what to do in the event of temblor.

[noun]

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

Ex: salvage operation successfully recovered the cargo from the grounded ship , preventing environmental damage .

[noun]

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

[noun]

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

Ex: Residents along the waterfront observed waterspout moving towards the shore , causing momentary concern .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 8-9)