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In time of crisis

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  • a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
    avalanche
  • The charity ... to the public for money.
    appealed
  • a large amount of wet dirt that moves down a hill or mountain and that can cause a lot of death and destruction
    mudslide
  • this disaster happens when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent
    volcanic eruption
  • The government ... the people to make them safe.
    evacuated
  • A request to the public for money or help
    Appeal
  • Damage and destruction
    Devastation
  • an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
    tsunami
  • To escape from danger
    Flee
  • a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground
    tornado
  • The basic systems such as transport or power supplies
    Infrastructure
  • a long period when there is little or no rain
    drought
  • a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
    flood
  • a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
    landslide
  • A situation in which there is not enough of something
    Shortage
  • Broken or torn pieces of something larger
    Debris
  • a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
    earthquake
  • The earthquake led to widespread ...
    devastation
  • a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside
    wildfire
  • An extremely difficult time in a situation
    Crisis
  • Food and goods which people need in daily life
    Supplies
  • The drought led to food ...
    shortages
  • To move people from a dangerous place to somewhere safer
    Evacuate
  • an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning
    storm