Unit 7: Wild World

Natural disasters

Match

Match the following phrases or words with the correct picture

Earthquakes

Floods

Tsunamis

Volcanic eruptions

Tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes

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

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when lava and gas are released from a volcano—sometimes explosively​

​​Volcanic eruption

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​an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea

​​Tsunami

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

​​Flood

a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage

Earthquake

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a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside​

​​ Wildfire

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​a severe snow storm with strong winds

​​Blizzard

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Poll

Which of the following natural disasters are the most common in your country? H

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• floods

• Volcanic eruptions

How often do they happen?