Disasters

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Across
  1. 4. Violent column of air that makes landfall winds
  2. 6. A type of disaster that is naturally occurring in Earth's systems, examples include: Tornado, Thunderstorm, Flood
  3. 7. Mass movement of sediment, usually caused by a nearby earthquake
  4. 10. Extreme long term snowstorm
  5. 11. A type of disaster that is caused by human actions, examples include: Superfunds, Nuclear Meltdowns, Industrial Spills
  6. 12. Catastrophic system of ocean waves, typically caused by nearby earthquakes
Down
  1. 1. Tropical storm with winds 74+ mph, typically makes landfall in the SE United States
  2. 2. Uncontrollable permanent incineration of wildland
  3. 3. Violent shaking of the surface due to a snap in tectonic plates driven by convection
  4. 5. When a saturated region experiences a massive precipitation event, must occur within 3 hours
  5. 8. Extreme long term dry climate for region
  6. 9. Subtle or violent explosion sending debris, magma, and ash into nearby areas, usually caused by an earthquake