Natural Disasters Terminology

noun a sudden and intense rainfall from a cloud

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• The cloudburst caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas.
• We had to cancel our picnic because of the unexpected cloudburst.
• The cloudburst came out of nowhere and soaked us to the bone.
• Her laughter was like a cloudburst, filling the room with joy and happiness.

noun a sudden and heavy rainstorm

• The downpour last night caused flooding in several areas of the city.
• I got caught in a downpour on my way home from work.
• The downpour was so heavy, it was like buckets of water being poured from the sky.
• Her tears fell like a downpour as she listened to the sad news.

noun a sudden outbreak or occurrence of something, such as a volcanic eruption

• The volcanic eruption caused widespread damage to the surrounding area.
• Did you hear about the eruption of that volcano last night?
• The eruption was totally lit, dude!
• The eruption of emotions during the meeting was unexpected.

noun a storm with heavy rain

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• The rainstorm caused flooding in several low-lying areas.
• I got caught in a massive rainstorm on my way home.
• That rainstorm was a real doozy, wasn't it?
• Her anger was like a rainstorm, sudden and intense.

adjective describing someone who is extremely hungry; voracious or eager for gratification

• The ravenous lion hunted for its prey in the vast savanna.
• I was so ravenous after the long hike that I devoured my sandwich in seconds.
• I could eat a horse, I'm so ravenous right now.
• Her thirst for knowledge was insatiable, a ravenous hunger that could never be satisfied.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The forecast predicts stormy weather for the next few days.
• I heard we're in for some stormy weather this weekend.
• Looks like we're gonna have some rough stormy weather ahead.
• Their relationship was like stormy weather, full of ups and downs.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the manner in which something is done

• The storm hit the coast violently, causing extensive damage to buildings and infrastructure.
• The two cars collided violently at the intersection, resulting in a loud crash.
• He was so angry that he punched the wall violently, leaving a hole in it.
• Her words hit him violently, shattering his confidence and leaving him feeling vulnerable.