208. English for Disasters and Emergencies: Essential Language to Talk About and Survive Natural Disasters (English Vocabulary Episode)
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Understanding the Different Types of Natural Disasters
Geological disasters include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and tsunamis. Meteorological disasters include hurricanes, tornadoes and floods. To describe the severity of a disaster, we can use words such as mild, moderate, severe, devastating and catastrophic. We may also need to be able to describe the extent of damage and the effects it has on people and the environment.
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