News English Vocabulary 100｜Earthquake of seismic intensity 5 in four Kanto prefectures, over 20 injured (August 24, 2026)

The headline "Earthquake of seismic intensity 5 in four Kanto prefectures, over 20 injured" anchors this lesson. We cover disaster & weather, government & administration, healthcare, transport & infrastructure, and economy & business. This page teaches 100 essential news English words and helps learners who find vocabulary hard to remember or news English intimidating by linking real headlines to clear, practical definitions for better retention.

Disaster & Weather (20 words)

1. epicenter /ˈɛpɪˌsɛntər/ Audio -- The point on the earth's surface directly above an earthquake's origin.
2. magnitude /ˈmæɡnɪˌtjuːd/ Audio -- A numerical measure of an earthquake's size or energy release.
3. seismic intensity /ˈsaɪzmɪk ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/ Audio -- A scale indicating how strongly the ground shakes at a location.
4. aftershock /ˈæftərˌʃɒk/ Audio -- A smaller earthquake that follows the main shock.
5. foreshock /ˈfɔːrˌʃɒk/ Audio -- A smaller quake that occurs before a larger main earthquake.
6. tremor /ˈtrɛmər/ Audio -- A shaking or trembling of the ground.
7. fault line /fɔːlt laɪn/ Audio -- A fracture in the Earth's crust where movement occurs.
8. seismic wave /ˈsaɪzmɪk weɪv/ Audio -- Energy waves that travel through the Earth during an earthquake.
9. hypocenter /ˈhaɪpəˌsɛntər/ Audio -- The underground point where an earthquake originates.
10. ground shaking /ɡraʊnd ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/ Audio -- The motion of the ground caused by seismic waves.
11. liquefaction /lɪˌkwɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ Audio -- When saturated soil temporarily loses strength and behaves like a liquid.
12. tsunami advisory /tsuːˈnɑːmi ædˈvaɪzəri/ Audio -- An official notice warning of possible tsunami activity.
13. seismic monitoring /ˈsaɪzmɪk ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/ Audio -- Observing and recording earthquake activity.
14. seismic activity /ˈsaɪzmɪk ækˈtɪvɪti/ Audio -- The occurrence of earthquakes in a region over time.
15. seismic hazard /ˈsaɪzmɪk ˈhæzərd/ Audio -- The potential for earthquake-related damage in an area.
16. seismic retrofit /ˈsaɪzmɪk ˈriːtrɒfɪt/ Audio -- Strengthening buildings to better withstand earthquakes.
17. structural damage /ˈstrʌktʃərəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/ Audio -- Harm to a building's framework or load-bearing elements.
18. evacuation order /ˌiːvəˈkjuːeɪʃən ˈɔːrdər/ Audio -- An official command for people to leave a dangerous area.
19. emergency shelter /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˈʃɛltər/ Audio -- A temporary place for displaced people to stay safely.
20. disaster relief /dɪˈzæstər rɪˈliːf/ Audio -- Aid and assistance provided to people affected by disasters.

Government & Administration (20 words)

21. emergency declaration /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˌdɛkləˈreɪʃən/ Audio -- An official statement declaring a state of emergency.
22. evacuation advisory /ˌiːvəˈkjuːeɪʃən ædˈvaɪzəri/ Audio -- A government notice urging residents to evacuate.
23. municipal response /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl rɪˈspɒns/ Audio -- Actions taken by local government to address the crisis.
24. disaster management /dɪˈzæstər ˈmænɪdʒmənt/ Audio -- Coordinated planning and response to disasters.
25. emergency hotline /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˈhɒtlaɪn/ Audio -- A phone line for urgent public inquiries and reports.
26. search and rescue /sɜːrtʃ ənd ˈrɛskjuː/ Audio -- Operations to find and save people in danger.
27. disaster relief fund /dɪˈzæstər rɪˈliːf fʌnd/ Audio -- Money set aside to support recovery and aid efforts.
28. temporary housing /ˈtɛmpərəri ˈhaʊzɪŋ/ Audio -- Short-term accommodation for displaced residents.
29. public safety advisory /ˈpʌblɪk ˈseɪfti ædˈvaɪzəri/ Audio -- Official guidance to keep the public safe.
30. infrastructure assessment /ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər əˈsɛsmənt/ Audio -- Evaluating damage to roads, bridges, and utilities.
31. interagency coordination /ˌɪntərˈeɪdʒənsi koʊˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/ Audio -- Cooperation among different government agencies.
32. public communication /ˈpʌblɪk kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən/ Audio -- Official information released to the public.
33. disaster recovery plan /dɪˈzæstər rɪˈkʌvəri plæn/ Audio -- A roadmap for rebuilding and restoring affected areas.
34. volunteer mobilization /ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Audio -- Organizing volunteers to support relief efforts.
35. damage assessment /ˈdæmɪdʒ əˈsɛsmənt/ Audio -- The process of surveying and quantifying losses.
36. crisis center /ˈkraɪsɪs ˈsɛntər/ Audio -- A hub coordinating emergency response activities.
37. emergency supplies distribution /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi səˈplaɪz ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/ Audio -- Delivering food, water, and essentials to affected people.
38. public welfare support /ˈpʌblɪk ˈwɛlfɛr səˈpɔːrt/ Audio -- Social services provided to help victims recover.
39. municipal council meeting /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl ˈkaʊnsəl ˈmiːtɪŋ/ Audio -- Local government meeting to discuss response measures.
40. restoration timeline /ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən ˈtaɪmlaɪn/ Audio -- The projected schedule for recovery and repairs.

Healthcare (20 words)

41. mass casualty /mæs ˈkæsjʊəlti/ Audio -- An event producing many injured people requiring urgent care.
42. triage /triːˈɑːʒ/ Audio -- Sorting patients by urgency to prioritize treatment.
43. emergency medical services /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/ Audio -- Ambulance and pre-hospital care systems.
44. field hospital /fiːld ˈhɒspɪtəl/ Audio
45. patient surge /ˈpeɪʃənt sɜːrdʒ/ Audio -- A sudden increase in patients seeking care.
46. trauma care /ˈtrɔːmə kɛər/ Audio -- Medical treatment for serious physical injuries.
47. first aid /fɜːrst eɪd/ Audio -- Immediate basic medical assistance at the scene.
48. medical evacuation /ˈmɛdɪkəl ˌiːvəˈkjuːeɪʃən/ Audio -- Transporting patients to hospitals for treatment.
49. hospital capacity /ˈhɒspɪtəl kəˈpæsɪti/ Audio -- The number of patients a hospital can safely treat.
50. critical care /ˈkrɪtɪkəl kɛər/ Audio -- Intensive medical care for life-threatening conditions.
51. ambulance dispatch /ˈæmbjʊləns dɪˈspætʃ/ Audio -- Sending ambulances to emergency locations.
52. crush injury /krʌʃ ˈɪndʒəri/ Audio -- Injury caused by heavy pressure on the body.
53. fracture treatment /ˈfræktʃər ˈtriːtmənt/ Audio -- Medical care for broken bones.
54. mental health support /ˈmɛntl hɛlθ səˈpɔːrt/ Audio -- Psychological assistance for trauma and stress.
55. infection control /ɪnˈfɛkʃən kənˈtroʊl/ Audio -- Measures to prevent spread of disease in care settings.
56. medical record access /ˈmɛdɪkəl rɪˈkɔːrd ˈæksɛs/ Audio -- The ability to view patient health records when needed.
57. blood supply shortage /blʌd səˈplaɪ ˈʃɔːrtɪdʒ/ Audio -- A lack of available donated blood for transfusions.
58. emergency staffing /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi ˈstæfɪŋ/ Audio -- Deploying additional medical personnel during crises.
59. patient notification /ˈpeɪʃənt ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ Audio -- Informing patients about care, appointments, or risks.
60. healthcare incident report /ˈhɛlθkɛər ˈɪnsɪdənt rɪˈpɔːrt/ Audio -- A formal record of an adverse event in healthcare.

Transport & Infrastructure (20 words)

61. road collapse /roʊd kəˈlæps/ Audio -- When a road fails or falls in due to ground movement.
62. bridge damage /brɪdʒ ˈdæmɪdʒ/ Audio -- Harm to a bridge's structure affecting safety.
63. rail service suspension /reɪl ˈsɜːrvɪs səˈspɛnʃən/ Audio -- Temporary halt of train operations for safety checks.
64. power outage /ˈpaʊər ˈaʊtɪdʒ/ Audio -- Loss of electrical power to homes or facilities.
65. water supply disruption /ˈwɔːtər səˈplaɪ dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ Audio
66. gas leak /ɡæs liːk/ Audio -- Escape of natural gas posing fire or health risks.
67. traffic rerouting /ˈtræfɪk ˌriːˈruːtɪŋ/ Audio -- Changing traffic routes to avoid damaged areas.
68. port closure /pɔːrt ˈkloʊʒər/ Audio -- Temporarily shutting a port to shipping operations.
69. airport disruption /ˈɛərpɔːrt dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ Audio -- Delays or cancellations affecting airport services.
70. utility restoration /juːˈtɪləti ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən/ Audio -- Repairing and bringing back essential services like power.
71. infrastructure inspection /ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər ɪnˈspɛkʃən/ Audio -- Checking structures for damage and safety.
72. debris removal /dəˈbriː rɪˈmuːvəl/ Audio -- Clearing rubble and wreckage from roads and sites.
73. traffic hazard /ˈtræfɪk ˈhæzərd/ Audio -- Conditions that pose danger to road users.
74. tunnel closure /ˈtʌnəl ˈkloʊʒər/ Audio -- Closing a tunnel for safety inspections or repairs.
75. signal failure /ˈsɪɡnəl ˈfeɪljər/ Audio -- Malfunction of traffic or rail signaling systems.
76. emergency repairs /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi rɪˈpɛərz/ Audio -- Quick fixes to restore basic function after damage.
77. logistics disruption /ləˈdʒɪstɪks dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ Audio -- Interruptions to the movement of goods and supplies.
78. supply chain delay /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn dɪˈleɪ/ Audio -- Slower delivery times for parts and products.
79. transportation advisory /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən ædˈvaɪzəri/ Audio -- Official travel guidance and updates for commuters.
80. infrastructure resilience /ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃər rɪˈzɪliəns/ Audio -- The ability of systems to withstand and recover from shocks.

Economy & Business (20 words)

81. economic impact /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk ˈɪmpækt/ Audio -- The effect of an event on local or national economies.
82. business interruption /ˈbɪznəs ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/ Audio -- When normal business operations are halted by a disaster.
83. insurance claim /ɪnˈʃʊərəns kleɪm/ Audio -- A request for payment under an insurance policy.
84. reconstruction cost /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən kɒst/ Audio -- Expenses required to rebuild damaged structures.
85. market disruption /ˈmɑːrkɪt dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ Audio
86. supply chain impact /səˈplaɪ tʃeɪn ˈɪmpækt/ Audio -- How damage affects production and distribution networks.
87. tourism decline /ˈtʊərɪzəm dɪˈklaɪn/ Audio -- A drop in visitors to an affected area.
88. small business support /smɔːl ˈbɪznəs səˈpɔːrt/ Audio -- Aid programs to help local businesses recover.
89. government subsidy /ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈsʌbsɪdi/ Audio -- Financial assistance provided by the government.
90. financial assistance /fəˈnænʃəl əˈsɪstəns/ Audio -- Monetary help for individuals or organizations in need.
91. operational loss /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənəl lɒs/ Audio -- Revenue lost due to halted operations.
92. business continuity plan /ˈbɪznəs kənˈtɪnjʊəti plæn/ Audio -- A strategy to keep essential functions running during crises.
93. insurance payout /ɪnˈʃʊərəns ˈpeɪaʊt/ Audio -- The amount paid by insurers for covered losses.
94. contractor mobilization /kənˈtræktər ˌmoʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Audio -- Deploying construction firms to begin repair work.
95. construction demand /kənˈstrʌkʃən dɪˈmænd/ Audio -- Increased need for building and repair services.
96. investment risk /ɪnˈvɛstmənt rɪsk/ Audio -- The potential for financial loss due to events.
97. stock market reaction /stɒk ˈmɑːrkɪt rɪˈækʃən/ Audio -- How share prices respond to news and events.
98. consumer spending drop /kənˈsjuːmər ˈspɛndɪŋ drɒp/ Audio -- A fall in household purchases following a crisis.
99. corporate donation /ˈkɔːrpərət doʊˈneɪʃən/ Audio -- Contributions from companies to support relief efforts.
100. recovery funding /rɪˈkʌvəri ˈfʌndɪŋ/ Audio -- Funds allocated to finance reconstruction and aid.