Natural Disasters

2. An overflowing of water onto land
5. A very long period of extremely dry weather that results in crop damages and waters shortages for the general population
7. A storm with thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain
10. a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain

1. A rotating column of air whirling at destructively high speeds. They can be up to a mile wide
3. A giant ocean wave that can be hundreds of miles long. The wave moves at very high speeds, usually towards land. They are usually caused by an earthquake or a volcanic eruption
4. Winds rotating inwards in an area that has low atmospheric pressure. They result in violent tropical storms
6. A tropical storm that begins over the ocean and intensifies when it comes in contact with warm ocean waters. they result in high winds and violent rains
8. An extended period of time with temperatures that are much higher than what is considered normal. The high temperature is usually accompanied by humidity
9. A fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside