Natural desasters crossword
Across
- 3. Violent windstorm that can destroy houses and trees.
- 5. When water covers land that is usually dry.
- 9. A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually created by a river cutting through rock over many years.
- 10. A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
- 11. The movement of water caused by the rise and fall of the sea (tides), which can be strong and affect boats or swimmers.
- 15. People who offer to help or work without being paid, usually during emergencies or community projects.
- 16. People who cannot escape from a dangerous place.
- 17. It happens when the ground shakes violently.
- 19. When a large amount of earth, rocks, or mud suddenly falls down the side of a hill or mountain.
- 20. A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
Down
- 1. The food, water, tools, or other necessary things people need, especially in emergencies or long trips.
- 2. Large, uncontrolled fires that spread quickly through forests or grasslands, often caused by dry weather or lightning.
- 4. When buildings fall down during an earthquake.
- 6. Lack of rain for a long period of time.
- 7. To take action or reply when something happens, such as helping quickly after a disaster.
- 8. When a mountain suddenly releases lava and ash.
- 12. The people who help during an emergency or disaster.
- 13. A very strong tropical storm with violent winds and heavy rain, especially in the Pacific Ocean region.
- 14. Frozen mass of snow that falls down a mountain.
- 18. People who live after a disaster.