2ESO Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 1. A strong rotating column of air that spins rapidly and can cause a lot of damage
  2. 2. A long period of dry weather with very little rain
  3. 7. A fire that gets out of control and burns trees and vegetation in forests or other wildlands
  4. 9. Release of hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth onto its surface
  5. 10. A long period of extremely hot weather
  6. 11. Long-term changes in the weather because of human activities like burning fossil fuels and cutting down forests
Down
  1. 1. A series of huge waves in the ocean caused by events like earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
  2. 3. A very powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain
  3. 4. Water covers areas that are usually dry
  4. 5. A large amount of snow falling rapidly down a slope, usually in mountains
  5. 6. When the ground shakes
  6. 8. Strong winds carry a lot of sand and dust, reducing visibility and causing damage