1. Disasters. General classification of natural and man-made disasters, reasons and consequences.

7. DISASTERS

1. Disasters. General classification of natural and man-made disasters, reasons and consequences.

2. Disasters in different countries.

1. Disasters. General classification of natural and man-made disasters, reasons and consequences.

Ø Natural disasters.

Earthquakes: to shake, tremor;

hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons: to sweep;

volcanoes: to erupt, volcanic eruption, lava;

flood: to overflow rivers/tributaries, severe flooding, flooding roads, landslides, trapped on roofs and treetops,

drought: to suffer the worst drought;

famine: to starve;

epidemics: to spread throughout the country.

Related words

to damage, injured/casualties (refering to disasters), but wounded/victims (referring to wars), survivors, … people remain missing, refugees, relief/rescue workers, to help/aid/assist, to be impeded, to call in soldiers to aid the relief effort, to begin damage assessment, to declare federal disaster areas, to make residents eligible for financial assistance, shelter, essentials, to deliver supplies, to overcome traumatic experience of losing family, home, possessions.

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