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