Nature > Disasters
재앙 | noun | advanced |
disaster; calamity
An unfortunate accident that is unexpected or caused by natural disaster.
재해 | noun | advanced |
disaster
Damage caused by an unexpected and unfortunate accident or a natural phenomenon such as earthquake, flood, typhoon, etc.
지진 | noun | intermediate |
earthquake
A sudden shaking of the ground resulting from underground movement or volcanic activity.
태풍 | noun | beginner |
typhoon
The fierce wind accompanying a rainstorm, blown from the Pacific Ocean to the eastern part of the Asian continent such as Korea, Japan, etc., usually between July and September.
해ː일 | noun | advanced |
tsunami
A sudden surge of high tide rushing onto the land; or such a phenomenon.
홍수 | noun | intermediate |
flood; torrent
The water in a river or stream that has suddenly risen due to a heavy rain and that is moving quickly.
flood; torrent
(figurative) A state in which people or things pour out in large numbers at the same time.
화ː산 | noun | advanced |
volcano; volcanic mountain
The eruption and outpouring of gases or lava under the ground; or a mountain formed in such a manner.