DISASTERS

3. A storm that produces hail (= balls of ice that fall like rain).
4. A violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean.
6. To damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
11. Something such as heat or smoke in the air that makes it less clear, so that it is difficult to see well.
12. A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
15. STRIKE An occurrence of something being hit by lightning.
16. A period of days during which the weather is much hotter than usual.
17. An extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea.

1. The state of having no food for a long period, often causing death.
2. A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage.
5. A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.
7. When a volcano erupts, it explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it.
8. A long period when there is little or no rain.
9. A situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death.
10. To hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage.
13. A fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside.
14. A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.
18. An extreme weather condition with very strong winds.