to burst with noise and force
explode
the grey powder left after you burn something
ash
If a volcano ..., it suddenly throws out smoke, fire, and melted rocks.
erupts
to make something dirty or poisonous
contaminate
... refers to resources or energy sources that can naturally replenish over time, making them sustainable
Renewable
energy that is produced by dividing atoms
atomic energy
the gradual warming of the Earth's surface caused by an increase in pollution and gases in the air
greenhouse effect
a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the activities of a person, company, organization, etc.
carbon footprint
serious problems that are being caused or likely to be caused by changes in the world's weather, in particular the world getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
climate crisis
fuels, such as gas, coal, and oil, that were formed underground from plant and animal remains millions of years ago
fossil fuel
energy that uses the power of the sun to produce electricity
solar energy
a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or tsunami that kills or injures a lot of people
natural disaster
