Extreme Weather - Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 2. a mobile, destructive vortex or rotating wind
  2. 4. the occurrence of precipitation
  3. 7. an increase in temperatures worldwide due to greenhouse gases
  4. 9. a light form of precipitation
  5. 10. a mild shaking of the ground that doesn't result in destruction
  6. 11. a mass of mud and earthy material that is falling down a slope of some kind
  7. 13. a period of weather where there is no precipitation
  8. 17. an occurence of strong winds in the desert that picks up and carries sand
  9. 18. a period of time with excessively warm weather
  10. 19. a violent shaking of the ground that can lead to great destruction
Down
  1. 1. a severe cause of precipitation that usually happens in certain seasons
  2. 3. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling down a slope
  3. 5. a sudden flood caused by unexpected, heavy downpours
  4. 6. a severe snowstorm
  5. 8. a loud noise that is usually preceded by lightning
  6. 11. a veil of humidity caused by water droplets that obscures visibility conditions
  7. 12. a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, accompanied by sever winds, rain, thunder and lightning
  8. 14. a severe storm with chaotic winds
  9. 15. a giant wave caused by undersea eruptions
  10. 16. the change in weather patterns globally due to environmental changes caused by mankind