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