Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural phenomena such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes, among others. These events can have devastating impacts on communities, including loss of life, damage to property and infrastructure, and disruption of essential services. Natural disasters can be triggered by a variety of factors such as tectonic plate movement, severe weather patterns, or volcanic activity, and their effects can be magnified by factors such as population growth and urbanization.
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The president warned people to __________ before the flood reached them.
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The building began to _________ but luckily all the people escaped.
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Did we bring enough _________ in case of an emergency?
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The ash and smoke from the __________ was visible from miles away.
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The shaking was violent, but the __________ ended quickly.
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The firefighters began to _________ the survivors.
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They were not expecting the _________ burst of fire from the top of the volcano.
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Building collapsed and businesses flooded from the force of the _________.
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The __________ to the bridges and tunnels was obvious after the big storm.
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The fire department gave sand bags to local businesses which prevented water damage from the __________ .
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The storm is very bad. It will _____ residents in the city because it is too dangerous to leave.
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When a natural __________ happens, people help each other recover and rebuild.
Term | Part of speech | Definition |
disaster | noun | something (such as a flood, tornado, fire, plane crash, etc.) that happens suddenly and causes much suffering |
violent | adj | very forceful or intense |
sudden | adj | happening, coming, or done very quickly in a way that is usually not expected |
damage | noun | physical harm that is done to something |
destroy | verb | to cause (something) to end or no longer exist |
volcano | noun | a mountain with a hole in the top or side that sometimes sends out rocks, ash, lava, etc. |
earthquake | noun | a shaking of a part of the Earth’s surface that often causes great damage |
collapse | verb | to break apart and fall down suddenly |
evacuate | verb | to remove (someone) from a dangerous place |
trap | noun | a bad position or situation from which it is difficult to escape |
flood | noun | a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry |
rescue | verb | to save (someone or something) from danger or harm |
supplies | noun | things (such as food, equipment, fuel, etc.) that are needed for a particular purpose |
hurricane | noun | an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm |