BraveSpeaking: Natural Disasters

Noun a large amount of snow and ice that slides suddenly down the side of a mountain

avalanche
I heard an avalanche in the mountains today. I hope no one was below it when it came crashing down!

Noun a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain

drought
I hope it rains soon! This drought has lasted for so long that some of the animals are dying.

Noun a shaking of a part of the earth's surface that often causes great damage

earthquake
The earthquake caused this wall to fall on to the cars beneath it!

Noun a large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry

flood
The flood has damaged many houses. Most people won't be able to return until the water goes down.

Noun an uncontrolled fire in a wooded area

forest fires
Forest fires are difficult to put out. The flames can spread and change direction with frightening speed!

Noun an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds

hurricane
That hurricane is huge! Everyone should stay indoors, the winds outside are very dangerous!

Noun a large mass of rock and earth that suddenly and quickly moves down the side of a mountain

landslide
This mountain road is blocked because of a landslide.

Noun a violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds move around a central point

tornado
That tornado will destroy anything in its path... Thankfully it's moving away from us!

Noun a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea

tsunami
That alarm means a tsunami is coming. Everyone needs to move away from the shore before it hits!

Noun a sudden explosion from a volcano that sends out rocks, ash, and lava

volcanic eruption
The volcanic eruption is brightening the night sky. You can see lava flowing down the mountainside!