EXTREME WEATHER

1. A weather event characterized by falling hailstones, which are typically formed in strong thunderstorms.
5. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, causing a shortage of water that can impact agriculture, ecosystems, and human populations.
6. An overflow of water that submerges land which is typically caused by heavy rainfall.
11. The warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to the trapping of heat by gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane.
12. A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere by a person, organization, or product.
14. A severe winter storm characterized by heavy snowfall, often leading to road closures.
15. An uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas of combustible vegetation.

2. A reduction in the concentration of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, typically caused by the release of pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
3. A large, rotating storm with strong winds that forms over warm ocean waters, typically causing significant damage to coastal areas and beyond.
4. An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily from human activities.
7. A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
8. A violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground, causing significant damage.
9. Rain that is unusually acidic due to the presence of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.
10. A rotating, low-pressure weather system that can cause high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding.
13. The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often due to the destabilization of land by natural causes or human activity.