disasters
Across
- 2. A huge ocean wave caused by an earthquake or volcano
- 4. Rocks and earth falling down a hill or mountain
- 7. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility
- 9. A big storm with very strong winds and heavy rain
- 10. Water covering land that is usually dry
- 12. The shaking of the ground caused by movement of the earth's crust
- 15. A strong, spinning wind funnel touching the ground
- 17. A fire that spreads quickly through trees and plants
Down
- 1. A long period of very hot weather
- 3. A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
- 5. A long time with little or no rain
- 6. Small balls of ice falling from the sky
- 8. A very strong wind
- 11. A heavy and sudden rainfall
- 13. Strong wind blowing lots of dust in the air
- 14. Many people getting sick with the same disease at the same time
- 16. When a volcano suddenly throws out lava, ash, and gas