an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it, or the act of doing this
eruption
a long period when there is little or no rain
drought
very large in size, amount, or number
massive
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
avalanche
an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
tsunami
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
a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering
crisis
a severe snow storm with strong winds
blizzard
a violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean
hurricane
a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
earthquake
causing a lot of damage or destruction, very harmful
devastating
a storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain
thunderstorm
a person who continues to live, despite nearly dying
survivor
a dangerous or unpleasant situation which you have got into and from which it is difficult or impossible to escape
trap
a pleasant natural smell
scent
If a vehicle or a driver crashes into something, they hit it, especially in a way that damages the vehicle and hurts someone
crash into
to try to do something, especially something difficult
attempt
to (make something) become larger in amount or size
increase
a device containing water or a special gas, powder, or foam (= a mass of small bubbles) that is put onto a fire to stop it from burning
fire extinguisher
a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside
wildfire
a person who helps someone out of a dangerous or unpleasant situation
rescuer
he fact of something such as a bomb exploding
explosion
a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
landslide
to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems
flood