Emergencies - disasters
Across
- 1. A very big wave caused by an earthquake under the sea.
- 6. When a lot of water covers land that is usually dry.
- 8. A group of people who save others from danger.
- 9. A long time with little or no rain.
- 11. A big fire that spreads quickly in forests or dry areas.
- 13. People who are hurt or killed in an accident or disaster.
- 14. A deep valley with steep sides, usually made by a river.
- 15. People who stay alive after a dangerous event.
- 16. A large amount of snow that falls quickly down a mountain.
- 17. Shakes in the ground.
- 19. Soft, gray powder that comes from fire or volcanoes.
- 20. To fall down suddenly.
- 22. A very strong storm with heavy rain and wind, usually in Asia.
- 23. To act quickly to help in a dangerous situation.
Down
- 2. People who help others during or after disasters.
- 3. When the ground shakes because of sudden movements under the Earth.
- 4. When a volcano explodes and sends out material.
- 5. To stop a fire from burning.
- 7. When rocks and earth fall down a hill or mountain.
- 10. A person whose job is to stop fires and help people in danger.
- 12. Hot, melted rock that comes out of a volcano.
- 15. To move quickly up and down or side to side (verb).
- 17. Not able to get out or escape.
- 18. A mountain with a crater on its top.
- 21. Gray or black air that comes from something burning.