HAZARDS CROSSWORD

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Across
  1. 2. a crack in the crust of the earth where earthquakes are likely to occur
  2. 3. activity relating to vibrations within the earth
  3. 4. place where the 'Valentine's Day' earthquake struck
  4. 5. a point on the surface directly above the origin point of an earthquake
  5. 7. an disaster characterised by an overabundance of water
  6. 10. volcano famous for destroying (and ironically preserving) Pompeii
  7. 11. hazard responsible for the Australian 'Black Summer' (2019-2020)
  8. 13. an ironic danger associated with prolonged flooding
  9. 16. primary method of preventing bushfires in Australia
Down
  1. 1. a disaster characterised by extreme winds and heavy rain
  2. 5. a type of eruption wherein lava oozes from the top over a long period of time
  3. 6. the origin point of an earthquake
  4. 8. a type of volcano formed with frequent eruptions build up layers of hardened lava over time
  5. 9. deadliest natural hazard in Australia
  6. 12. an extreme natural event that poses a threat to life
  7. 14. a disaster that often occurs following a deep sea earthquake
  8. 15. molten rock that hasn't come above ground