GLOSSARY UNIT 2 ENGLISH

-VOLCANO: A mountain that expels lava or ash.

-EARTHQUAKE: Seismic tremor, that causes several damages in the affected area.

-FLOOD: Is an overflow of water that submerges land which is usually dry.

-LANDSLIDE: Is a geological phenomenon that includes a wide range of ground movements, such as rockfalls.

-HURRICANE: A tropical cyclone, which is a rapidly rotating storm system, characterized by a low-pressure centre and strong winds.

-CRUDE OIL: An oily, thick, flammable and usually dark coloured liquid.

-OIL SPILL: An accidental release of oil into the sea.

-POLLUTION: The introduction of harmful substances or products into the environment.
 
-FIRE: The destructive burning of a forest, building...

-ACID RAIN: Precipitation, as rain or snow containing relatively high concentrations of acid.

-GLOBAL WARMING: An increase in the earth's average atmospheric temperature.

-DEFORESTATION: To clear a forest of trees.

-TORNADO: A localized, violently and destructive wind storm occurring overland.

-STORM: A heavy fall of rain, snow or hail.

-ASTEROID: A small body that revolve around the sun in orbits.

-LIGHTNING: A brilliant, electric spark discharge in the atmosphere.

-SAND STORM: A wind storm that blows along great clouds of sand.

-ASH: Finely pulverized lava thrown out by a volcano in eruption.

-MUD: Wet or soft earth.

-B.B.C: British Broadcasting Corporation.

-C.N.N: Cable News Network.

-SMOG: Smoke or other atmospheric pollutants combined with fog in an unhealthy mixture.

-SHELTER: A dwelling place or home considered as a refuge from the elements.

-FOOD SUPPLIES: Food obtained for a household or for an expedition.

-BASEMENT: The lowest habitable level of a building, usually below ground level.