Natural Disaster Vocabulary

noun a sudden or violent escape from restraint or confinement

verb to escape or become free from restraint or confinement

• During the protest, the crowd started to break loose and the police had to intervene.
• Once the music started playing, everyone on the dance floor began to break loose.
• When the final bell rang, all the students couldn't wait to break loose from school.
• After years of strict dieting, she decided to break loose and indulge in some delicious desserts.

noun the worst part or chief impact of a specified action

• The brunt of the storm was felt in the coastal regions.
• I always seem to bear the brunt of the workload in this group project.
• She took the brunt of the criticism for the team's loss.
• The small business owners bore the brunt of the economic downturn.

noun a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low atmospheric pressure, with a counterclockwise rotation in the Northern Hemisphere and a clockwise rotation in the Southern Hemisphere

• The cyclone caused widespread destruction along the coast.
• Did you hear about the cyclone that hit the town?
• That cyclone was gnarly, dude!
• The cyclone of emotions swept through her as she processed the news.

verb to completely surround or cover something

• The building was engulfed in flames before the firefighters arrived.
• The entire street was engulfed in water after the heavy rain.
• The party was so wild, it felt like we were engulfed in chaos the whole night.
• She felt engulfed by the overwhelming emotions swirling inside her.

noun the act of evacuating or the process of being evacuated

verb to remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer location

• In case of an emergency, please follow the evacuation procedures and evacuate the building calmly.
• Hey, did you hear about the fire drill? We have to evacuate the office soon.
• Dude, the party got busted by the cops and we had to evacuate before things got out of hand.
• She felt overwhelmed by the situation and decided to evacuate her mind by taking a long walk in the park.

noun A death resulting from an accident, disaster, or other unfortunate event.

• The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, but unfortunately there was a fatality.
• I heard there was a fatality in the car crash on the highway.
• The fatality rate on that road is no joke, you gotta be careful driving there.
• Lack of communication can be a fatality for any relationship.

noun clouds - visible masses of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere

• As the gathering clouds approached, the meteorologists warned of an impending storm.
• We better pack up soon, I can see gathering clouds on the horizon.
• Dude, those gathering clouds look ominous. We might get soaked.
• The gathering clouds of uncertainty loomed over their relationship, casting a shadow on their future.

adjective Describing something of immense size or scale, much larger than usual.

• The gigantic elephant towered over the rest of the animals in the safari.
• Wow, that elephant is gigantic!
• That elephant is seriously ginormous!
• The project's success was a gigantic achievement for the team.

noun an overwhelming majority of votes for one candidate in an election

• The recent heavy rainfall triggered a landslide in the mountainous region.
• Did you hear about the landslide up in the hills? It's crazy!
• The landslide messed up the road real bad.
• After the scandal broke, there was a political landslide within the party.

noun the process of becoming liquid, especially by the application of heat

• The process of liquefaction occurs when the soil loses its strength and stiffness, turning into a liquid-like state during an earthquake.
• During an earthquake, the ground can turn into a liquid form in a process called liquefaction.
• When the earth starts acting like quicksand during a quake, that's liquefaction kicking in.
• Her emotions were in a state of liquefaction, melting away any sense of control she had.

noun an event or circumstance that is unfortunate or unlucky

• The family experienced a great misfortune when their house caught on fire.
• It was a real misfortune that I missed the bus this morning.
• It's a total bummer that I lost my phone, what a misfortune.
• She felt like misfortune was following her wherever she went.

noun a fierce or destructive attack

verb to make a fierce or destructive attack

• The army prepared for the enemy's fierce onslaught.
• We were caught off guard by the sudden onslaught of customers.
• The party was an onslaught of good vibes and great music.
• Her emotions hit her like an emotional onslaught, overwhelming her completely.

noun a sudden and abundant flow or emission of something

• The outpouring of support from the community was truly heartwarming.
• There was a huge outpouring of emotions at the concert last night.
• I couldn't believe the outpouring of love I received on my birthday.
• The artist's outpouring of creativity knew no bounds.

noun serious and immediate danger

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• The ship was in grave peril as it sailed through the stormy seas.
• We're in serious peril if we don't finish this project on time.
• Dude, we're in deep peril if we get caught skipping class again.
• His reckless behavior put his reputation in peril.

noun Quicksand is a noun that refers to a deep, soft, wet area of sand that sucks in anything that falls into it.

• The hiker found himself trapped in quicksand and had to be rescued.
• I heard that if you step in quicksand, you're supposed to stay calm and slowly try to get out.
• Dude, don't walk over there, it's like walking through quicksand!
• Her debt kept growing, pulling her deeper into financial quicksand.

noun a mass of snow piled up by the wind

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• The car got stuck in a deep snowdrift on the side of the road.
• We had to dig the car out of a huge snowdrift this morning.
• I nearly wiped out on my snowboard when I hit that massive snowdrift.
• She felt like she was trapped in a snowdrift of paperwork at work.

adjective describes a noun as happening quickly and unexpectedly

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to describe how something is done

• The sudden change in weather caught everyone by surprise.
• Out of nowhere, there was a sudden downpour.
• I was just chilling and then bam, sudden drama.
• Her sudden burst of laughter filled the room with joy.

noun a sudden powerful forward or upward movement

verb to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

• The hospital experienced a surge in patients during flu season.
• There was a sudden surge in online shopping during the holiday season.
• I can't believe the surge in prices for concert tickets!
• Her confidence surged after receiving positive feedback from her boss.

noun a seismic or earthquake tremor

• The temblor registered a magnitude of 6.5 on the Richter scale.
• Did you feel the temblor last night? It shook the whole neighborhood!
• That temblor was insane, dude!
• The temblor of emotions she felt after the breakup was overwhelming.

verb to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or weakness

• The ground began to tremble as the earthquake approached.
• I could feel my hands tremble with nervousness before the big presentation.
• She was so scared that she felt her legs start to tremble.
• The news of the company's bankruptcy made the stock market tremble.

adjective not able to be prevented or avoided

• The outbreak of the disease was deemed unpreventable by the health authorities.
• Sometimes accidents are just unpreventable no matter how careful you are.
• Dude, that car crash was totally unpreventable, like it came out of nowhere.
• Her heartbreak was like an unpreventable storm, sweeping through her emotions with no warning.

verb to rise up or stand up, especially in a rebellious manner

• The citizens organized a peaceful protest that led to an uprise against the government's policies.
• The team's unexpected victory caused an uprise of excitement among the fans.
• The new dance craze is starting to uprise in popularity among teenagers.
• As the sun began to set, a feeling of hope started to uprise in the hearts of the weary travelers.

noun a sweeping upward movement or curve

verb to sweep or move upward

• The scientist observed an upsweep in temperature data over the past decade.
• I noticed an upsweep in the number of people attending the event.
• There's been a real upsweep in interest for that new movie.
• Her mood experienced an upsweep after receiving good news.

noun A mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are being or have been erupted from the earth's crust.

• The eruption of the volcano caused widespread destruction in the surrounding area.
• Did you hear about the volcano erupting last night?
• That volcano is totally lit!
• Her anger was like a volcano ready to erupt at any moment.

noun the infliction or execution of punishment, vengeance, or harm

verb to cause or inflict (damage or harm)

• The hurricane is expected to wreak havoc on the coastal town.
• I heard that the party last night really wreaked havoc on the house.
• The prank they pulled really wreaked havoc on the teacher's classroom.
• Her negative attitude continued to wreak havoc on her relationships.

noun the state or quality of being rainy

• The raininess of the region is due to its proximity to the coast.
• I'm not a fan of the constant raininess we've been having lately.
• This raininess is really putting a damper on our plans.
• Her mood matched the raininess of the weather outside.

noun the Big Freeze - a noun phrase referring to a period of extremely cold weather

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

article a word that specifies a noun as definite or indefinite

• The Big Freeze refers to a period of extremely cold weather with freezing temperatures.
• We better stock up on firewood for the Big Freeze coming next week.
• I heard we're in for the Big Freeze this winter, better bundle up!
• The Big Freeze of emotions between them made it difficult to communicate.

noun a person who studies volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

• The volcanologist conducted extensive research on the seismic activity of the volcano.
• My friend is a volcanologist and gets to study cool stuff like lava and eruptions.
• I heard that dude is a volcanologist, he must have a hot job!
• Being a volcanologist is like being a detective of the Earth's fiery secrets.

noun the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena

• Volcanology is the scientific study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.
• I'm really fascinated by volcanology and how volcanoes work.
• Volcanology is like studying nature's fireworks show.
• Exploring the depths of human emotion is like delving into the volcanology of the soul.

noun A very large, intense, and destructive wildfire that typically burns over a vast area and is difficult to control

• The firefighters are working tirelessly to contain the megafire that has been raging for days.
• Have you seen the news about the megafire out west? It's really devastating.
• That megafire is no joke, it's like a beast out of control.
• The conflict between the two countries was like a megafire, spreading rapidly and causing widespread destruction.

noun a volcano capable of producing an eruption with major effects on the global climate and ecosystem

• The eruption of a supervolcano can have catastrophic effects on the surrounding area.
• Have you heard about that supervolcano that's overdue for an eruption?
• Dude, if that supervolcano blows, we're all toast.
• Her anger was like a dormant supervolcano, ready to erupt at any moment.

noun A series of earthquakes occurring in a specific area within a short period of time.

• The region experienced a significant seismic swarm, with multiple earthquakes occurring within a short period of time.
• Did you feel that seismic swarm last night? It was crazy!
• The seismic swarm had everyone shook!
• The sudden increase in customer complaints was like a seismic swarm hitting the company.

noun a type of cloud formation that appears as a shelf-like structure

• The shelf cloud is a low, horizontal, wedge-shaped cloud that is often associated with severe thunderstorms.
• Wow, did you see that shelf cloud rolling in before the storm hit?
• The shelf cloud looked totally gnarly as it moved across the sky.
• The shelf cloud loomed ominously like a dark curtain before the storm unleashed its fury.

noun A small and usually weak tornado that forms within a line of intense thunderstorms known as a derecho.

• A gustnado is a small and usually weak whirlwind that forms on the leading edge of a severe thunderstorm.
• I heard that a gustnado touched down near our town yesterday, but luckily it didn't cause much damage.
• I saw a gustnado coming towards us, it was like a mini tornado!
• The sudden gust of wind felt like a gustnado blowing through the room, scattering papers everywhere.

noun a type of tornado that forms over land, typically in association with a cumulonimbus cloud

• A landspout is a tornado with a narrow, rope-like appearance that forms over land.
• I heard there was a landspout touching down near the farm yesterday.
• Yo, did you see that crazy landspout tearing through the countryside?
• The landspout of gossip swirling around the office was hard to ignore.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'Franken' (referring to something that is artificially created or put together) and 'storm' (a violent disturbance of the atmosphere)

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• The meteorologists are closely monitoring the development of the Frankenstorm approaching the East Coast.
• Have you heard about the Frankenstorm that's supposed to hit us next week?
• I can't believe we're going to be dealing with this Frankenstorm mess.
• The political scandal was like a Frankenstorm, causing chaos and destruction in its wake.

noun a rare weather phenomenon in which thunder and lightning occur during a snowstorm

• Meteorologists predict that there is a possibility of thundersnow occurring in the region tonight.
• Hey, did you hear about that crazy thundersnow storm that hit last winter?
• I can't believe we're getting thundersnow in April, this weather is wild!
• The intensity of their argument was like thundersnow, loud and unexpected.

noun a geological feature formed by the eruption of mud and gases from beneath the Earth's surface

• The mud volcano in that region is a popular tourist attraction due to its unique geological features.
• We should go check out the mud volcano next weekend, I heard it's really cool.
• That mud volcano is lit, we gotta go see it sometime.
• Her anger was like a mud volcano, erupting suddenly and fiercely.

noun a record or graph of acceleration as a function of time, typically resulting from a seismic event

• The engineers used accelerograms to study the ground motion during the earthquake.
• I saw some cool accelerogram graphs in my geology class today.
• Check out this accelerogram data, it's pretty wild!
• The accelerogram of her emotions showed a sudden spike when she received the news.

noun aftershock

• The aftershock of the earthquake was felt for days after the initial tremor.
• I can't believe how strong that aftershock was, it really shook things up!
• That aftershock was gnarly, dude!
• The aftershock of her decision reverberated throughout the company.