Disasters

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started.

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

Emergency shelters were set up before the hurricane struck.

an unexpected and usually dangerous situation needing immediate attention or action

The lifeguard quickly responded to the emergency when a swimmer began struggling in the water.

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

the rapid spread of an infectious disease within a specific population, community, or region, affecting a significant number of individuals at the same time

The epidemic caused a surge in hospital admissions.

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

The SARS outbreak in 2003 was contained before it became a pandemic public health crisis.

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

Many children were orphaned as a result of the famine.

a sudden, forceful release of energy due to a chemical or nuclear reaction, causing rapid expansion of gases, loud noise, and often destruction

The explosion at the factory was caused by a malfunction in the chemical storage tanks.

(physics) the act of two or more moving items crashing into each other

Astronomers predicted a future collision between two galaxies billions of years from now.

a situation where radioactive materials are released from a nuclear facility, posing environmental and health dangers

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of death and destruction

After the disaster, the community came together to support each other.