День: 6 марта 2025

Disasters and Tsunami

Natural and Man-Made Disasters

Disasters are dangerous events that cause damage to people, animals, and nature. There are two main types of disasters: natural disasters and man-made disasters.

Natural Disasters

Natural disasters happen because of nature. Some common natural disasters are:

  • Earthquakes – The ground shakes and buildings can fall.
  • Floods – Too much rain makes rivers overflow.
  • Hurricanes – Strong winds and heavy rain can destroy houses.
  • Wildfires – Large fires burn forests and homes.

Natural disasters can be very dangerous, but scientists try to predict them to keep people safe.

Man-Made Disasters

Man-made disasters happen because of human mistakes. Some examples are:

  • Fires – People can start fires by accident.
  • Pollution – Factories and cars pollute the air and water.
  • Oil spills – Oil from ships can go into the ocean and kill animals.

People can prevent some disasters by being careful and protecting nature.

Disasters are difficult, but when people help each other, they can recover and rebuild their homes.

Here is a simple text about tsunamis at an A2-B1 English level:

Tsunamis

A tsunami is a very large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake, volcano, or landslide. These waves can travel very fast, sometimes up to 800 km/h, and can be very dangerous when they reach land.

Tsunamis are large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides. When the ocean floor suddenly moves, it pushes water upwards, creating waves that travel very fast across the sea.

At first, tsunami waves are not very high in deep water, but as they reach shallow areas near the coast, they grow bigger and more powerful. These waves can cause serious damage to buildings, roads, and people.

Tsunamis can come in multiple waves, not just one, and they can continue for hours. Scientists use warning systems to alert people in coastal areas if a tsunami is coming. If you are near the ocean and feel a strong earthquake or see the water quickly pulling away from the shore, you should move to higher ground immediately.

Tsunamis are dangerous, but with good preparation and early warnings, many lives can be saved.