50 Natural Disasters Vocabulary Words
50 Natural Disasters Vocabulary Words
There are 50 vocabulary words related to natural disasters, with meanings:
Earthquake – A sudden shaking of the ground.
Flood – When water covers land that is usually dry.
Tornado – A violent, spinning windstorm with a funnel shape.
Hurricane – A strong tropical storm with heavy rain and wind.
Typhoon – A hurricane in the Pacific Ocean.
Drought – A long period with little or no rain.
Volcano – A mountain that erupts with lava, ash, and gases.
Landslide – When rocks and dirt move down a slope quickly.
Tsunami – A huge ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
Wildfire – A large fire that spreads quickly through forests.
Avalanche – A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling down a mountain.
Blizzard – A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
Cyclone – A large, rotating storm, similar to a hurricane.
Aftershock – A smaller earthquake that follows a bigger one.
Heatwave – A period of extremely hot weather.
Thunderstorm – A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
Lightning – A flash of electricity in the sky during a storm.
Hailstorm – A storm that drops ice balls (hail) from the sky.
Sinkhole – A hole in the ground formed by the collapse of land.
Mudslide – When wet soil and debris move down a slope.
Tidal wave – Another name for a large tsunami wave.
Famine – A severe shortage of food affecting many people.
Cold snap – A sudden drop in temperature for a short time.
Forest fire – A large fire that destroys forests.
Tornado alley – An area where tornadoes are common.
Storm surge – A rise in sea level caused by a storm’s winds.
Earthquake tremor – A slight shaking of the ground before or after an earthquake.
Severe weather – Extreme weather conditions, like hurricanes or blizzards.
Emergency – A sudden and urgent situation needing quick action.
Evacuation – Moving people away from a dangerous place.
Rescue – The act of saving people from danger.
Disaster relief – Help provided after a natural disaster.
Hazard – A danger or risk to safety.
Damage – Harm caused to something during a disaster.
Shelter – A place where people can stay safe during a disaster.
Crisis – A critical or dangerous situation.
Survivor – A person who lives through a disaster.
Recovery – The process of rebuilding after a disaster.
Evacuee – A person who has been evacuated from a dangerous area.
Aid – Help or support provided to people in need.
Relief effort – Work done to help people after a disaster.
Precaution – A measure taken to prevent harm or danger.
Warning – A message about a potential danger or disaster.
Preparedness – Being ready for a disaster.
Alert – A signal to warn about a danger.
Survival kit – A set of supplies for emergencies.
First responder – A person who arrives first to help in an emergency.
Evacuation route – A safe path to leave an area in danger.
Flash flood – A sudden and fast-moving flood.
Catastrophe – A large disaster causing widespread damage.
