Natural disasters by N.Sevostyanova

Every year different natural disasters happen on our planet..

They destroy cities and towns, injure people and animals.

Drought A drought is a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water.

Flood A flood is a large amount of water which covers a place that is usually dry land.

Earthquake An earthquake is a sudden shake of the Earth’s crust caused by the tectonic plates colliding.

Forest fire A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire burning in woodland areas.

Tornado A tornado is a violent wind in the form of a funnel of air that spins at great speed.

Tsunami A tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends water, sometimes reaching heights of over 100 feet (30.5 meters), onto land.

Hurricane A hurricane is an extremely violent wind or storm.

1. tsunami 2. earthquake 3. drought 4. flood 5. forest fire Let’s check Ex.8, p.6 1. tsunami 2. earthquake 3. drought 4. flood 5. forest fire

Pictures are taken from the internet

Take care!