natural disaster
Across
- 3. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground.
- 5. A mountain that opens downward to a pool of molten rock below the surface.
- 6. A violent tropical storm with strong winds, common in the Pacific.
- 7. storm A storm consisting of ice pellets or freezing rain that coats surfaces.
- 10. A severe event causing great damage or loss of life; a general term for such events.
- 12. A large fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
- 14. A hole in the ground caused by the surface layer collapsing.
Down
- 1. The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a sloped section of land.
- 2. A strong wind carrying dust and sand, especially in a desert.
- 4. A massive sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.
- 8. A very serious disaster, often on a large scale with tragic consequences.
- 9. A long period of time with little or no rain.
- 11. A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
- 13. An overflow of water onto normally dry land.