Natural Disaster
Across
- 2. The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
- 4. An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
- 9. Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
- 10. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
- 12. A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
- 13. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
- 14. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- 15. Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
Down
- 1. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
- 3. A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
- 5. A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
- 6. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
- 7. A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
- 8. A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
- 11. A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.