Study

Natural disasters

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  • flood
    when water covers the ground in places which are usually dry
  • mudslide
    when a large quantity of wet earth suddenly falls down the side of a hill
  • earthquake
    when the ground shakes and building collapse
  • forest fire
    is a fire that spreads quickly through a large area of trees
  • volcanic eruption
    when hot rocks, fire and steam suddenly come out of the ground
  • epidemic
    when a serious disease spreads to lots of people
  • tsunami
    a very large and long wave following an earthquake under the ocean
  • famine
    a long period of time without enough food in a region
  • drought
    when there is no rain for a long time
  • avalanche
    when snow and ice fall quickly down a mountain