Disaster

Here is a vocabulary list from the attachment, organized by part of speech and including definitions.

Natural Disasters (Nouns)

Word Definition

tornado a violent, dangerous windstorm that forms a column of air reaching from a cloud to the ground

earthquake a sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement within the earth's crust

tsunami a very large, destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

hurricane a violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic Ocean

flood an overflow of water that covers land that is usually dry

volcanic eruption the sudden release of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano

drought a long period of time with little or no rain

avalanche a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside

blizzard a severe snowstorm with very strong winds

Descriptive Adjectives (Used with Natural Disasters)

Word Definition

destructive causing great damage or harm

raging very strong, violent, and out of control (often used for fire, storms, or water)

monstrous extremely large, shocking, and frightening (like a monster)

severe very serious, intense, or harsh

powerful having great strength or force

violent using extreme physical force to cause damage or injury

Example Phrases from the Text

· destructive earthquake: An earthquake that causes a lot of damage.

· raging tornado: A tornado that is moving violently and destructively.

· monstrous tsunami: A tsunami that is terrifyingly large.

· severe floods: Floods that are extremely serious and damaging.

· powerful hurricane: A hurricane with immense strength.

· violent volcanic eruption: A volcanic explosion characterized by intense force.