Natural Disaster

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Across
  1. 1. A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures.
  2. 3. A spinning column of air that touches the ground, causing strong winds and destruction.
  3. 4. When an area becomes covered in water, often due to heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers.
  4. 7. It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air.
  5. 8. A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
  6. 10. A fast-spreading fire that burns trees, plants, and other vegetation in forests or grasslands.
  7. 12. A mass of snow that slides down a mountain, often causing danger to people and buildings.
  8. 13. A large-scale, rotating storm with strong winds, often referred to as a hurricane or typhoon.
Down
  1. 2. When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside.
  2. 3. A giant wave in the ocean, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano eruption.
  3. 5. A very strong storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually occurring in coastal areas.
  4. 6. A long period of time with little or no rain, which can lead to dry and parched land.
  5. 9. A prolonged period of extremely hot weather, with high temperatures and little relief.
  6. 11. A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.