natural disasers

blizzard (n) /ˈblɪzəd/ trận bão tuyết

We once got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.

hurricane (n) /ˈhɜːrəkeɪn/ cuồng phong, bão lốc

Florida was hit by a hurricane last week.

heatwave (n) /ˈhiːtweɪv/ đợt nóng

I think we are facing the toughest heatwave in this summer.

flash (v) /flӕʃ/ vụt qua nhanh

The days flashed by.

scorching (adj) /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/ nóng như thiêu như đốt

He walked all day in the scorching heat to find you.

precipitation (n) /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/ mưa, tuyết

Much concern (quan ngại) has been expressed that acid precipitation can cause a reduction in forest productivity.

tidal wave (n) /ˈtaɪdl weɪv/ sóng triều (sóng lớn + thủy triều)

The tidal wave has caused the death of many resident.

cyclone (n) /ˈsaɪkləʊn/ gió, lốc xoáy

The cyclone damaged this hole area at night.

gale (n) /ɡeɪl/ cơn gió mạnh

The gale blew down hundreds of trees.