drought /draʊt/
n. A drought is a long period of time when there is little or no rain.
earthquake /‘ɜːθkweɪk/
n. An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage.
flooding /‘flʌdɪŋ/
n. Flooding is the occurrence of water overflowing from its normal boundaries, especially over dry land.
fume /fjuːm/
- n. Fumes are gases, especially harmful or unpleasant ones, that are produced by fires, chemicals, or other processes.
- v. If someone fumes, they express their anger or annoyance in an obvious way.
magma /‘mæɡmə/
n. Magma is hot melted rock below the earth’s surface.
mist /mɪst/
n. Mist is a light cloud that forms close to the ground and makes it difficult to see.
smog /smɒɡ/
n. Smog is a type of air pollution that is made up of fog and harmful chemicals from cars and factories.
thermodynamic /ˌθɜːməʊdaɪˈnæmɪk/
adj. Thermodynamic means relating to the way in which heat, temperature, and energy work.
torrent /’tɒrənt/
n. A torrent is a sudden, violent outpouring of something, such as rain or words.
tsunami /suːˈnɑːmi/
n. A tsunami is a very large wave, often caused by an earthquake or volcanic activity, which can cause a lot of damage when it reaches the land.