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Module 3 Week 1
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| notable | something that is worth noticing |
| spontaneous | An action that happens naturally and isn’t planned |
| tremor | a small earthquake or uncontrolled shaking in a body part |
| hazard | a danger |
| seismographs | instruments that measure and record details about earthquakes, such as their strength and how long they last |
| evacuation | the act of moving from a dangerous area to a safer one |
| reservoir | a place where a supply of something is collected |
| conferring | to be discussing an idea or trying to make a decision with someone else |
| consequences | the outcomes or effects of events |
| widespread | When something happens over a large area or among many people |
| alarming | something that makes you worry that something bad may happen |
| victim | someone who suffers or dies because of an event |