typhoon – n. an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm that occurs especially in the region of the Philippines or the China Sea

blanket – v. to cover (something)

submerge – v.  to make (someone or something) go under the surface of water or some other liquid : to cover (someone or something) with a liquid

landslide – n. a large mass of rocks and earth that suddenly and quickly moves down the side of a mountain or hill

ferry – n. a boat that is used to carry people and things for a short distance between two places

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