4min chapter

Thinking in English cover image

208. English for Disasters and Emergencies: Essential Language to Talk About and Survive Natural Disasters (English Vocabulary Episode)

Thinking in English

CHAPTER

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.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode