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natural hazard

natural hazard

Meaning of natural hazard

dangerous natural event

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British English/ˈnætʃrəl ˈhæzəd/
American English/ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæzərd/
Russian transcription[prʲɪˈrodnəjə ˈopasnəsʲtʲ]
natural hazard
natural hazard - природная опасность
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natural hazard with Russian translation

natural hazard usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Наводнение — обычная природная опасность в долине.

Flooding is a common natural hazard in the valley.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Они изучали природные опасности перед строительством дороги.

They studied natural hazards before building the road.

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natural hazard belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

natural hazardприродная опасность
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

natural hazard synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between natural hazard / natural disaster / environmental hazard / environmental risk / natural event

🇬🇧English
natural hazard

General term for natural processes or phenomena that may cause harm to people, property or the environment.

B2Very Often

Experts assess natural hazards to improve community preparedness.

Эксперты оценивают природные опасности, чтобы повысить готовность общества.

🇬🇧English

Refers to a natural event that has caused significant damage, loss of life, or major disruption — more about realized harm than potential danger.

B2Very Often

The earthquake became a natural disaster, leaving thousands homeless.

Землетрясение превратилось в природную катастрофу, оставив тысячи людей без жилья.

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🇬🇧English
environmental hazard

Covers hazards tied to the environment; can include natural causes but often also chemical, biological or pollutant-related risks.

B2Often

Industrial spills are an environmental hazard that can contaminate drinking water.

Промышленные разливы — это экологическая опасность, которая может загрязнять питьевую воду.

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🇬🇧English
environmental risk

A risk-based term focusing on the probability and potential impacts to the environment; more about assessment and management than an event.

B2Often

The study evaluated environmental risks posed by the proposed landfill.

Исследование оценивало экологические риски, связанные с планируемой свалкой.

🇬🇧English

A very general label for any event occurring in nature; neutral and not inherently harmful or hazardous.

B2Often

The researchers recorded each natural event in the valley during the year.

Исследователи зафиксировали все природные события в долине за год.

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natural hazard translation: природная опасность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce natural hazard

/ˈnætʃrəl ˈhæzəd/

natural hazard translation

природная опасность

natural hazard examples

Flooding is a common natural hazard in the valley.

natural hazard transcription

/ˈnætʃrəl ˈhæzəd/, /ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæzərd/

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natural hazard meaning: what does it mean?

dangerous natural event

natural hazard pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

natural hazard is pronounced as /ˈnætʃrəl ˈhæzəd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

natural hazard definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Flooding is a common natural hazard in the valley. Translation: Наводнение — обычная природная опасность в долине.

Is natural hazard part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, natural hazard (природная опасность) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is natural hazard part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, natural hazard (природная опасность) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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