Natural Disaster

5. Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
11. A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
12. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
14. A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
15. The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.

1. A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
2. Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
3. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
4. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
6. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
7. A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
8. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
9. An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
10. A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
13. A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.