Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 2. A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. It can be very powerful and cause buildings and structures to shake or collapse. Imagine the ground shaking like a giant's footsteps!
  2. 4. An overflow of water onto normally land. It happens when there's heavy rainfall, melting snow, or a dam breaks. It can cause damage to homes, roads, and crops. Imagine water covering everything like a giant, shallow lake!
  3. 7. A hole or depression that forms on the Earth's surface when the ground collapses. It can happen due to erosion, underground water, or human activities. Imagine the ground suddenly caving in and forming a deep hole!
  4. 10. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through forests, grasslands, or other areas with vegetation. It can be caused by lightning, human activities, or other factors. Imagine a fast-spreading fire engulfing trees and grass!
  5. 11. A violent and rotating column of air that extends from a dark cloud to the ground. It can cause a lot of damage. Imagine a powerful, spinning wind tunnel!
  6. 12. A strong wind that carries large amounts of dust or sand. It reduces visibility and can make it difficult to breathe. It often occur in arid regions. Imagine a swirling wall of dust moving across the landscape!
Down
  1. 1. A large and powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain. It forms over warm ocean waters and has a circular shape. Imagine a massive, swirling storm with howling winds and pouring rain!
  2. 3. A sudden, rapid flow of snow down a mountainside. It can be triggered by factors like heavy snowfall, strong winds, or a disturbance. It can be dangerous and cover everything in their path. Imagine a massive snow slide coming down a mountain!
  3. 5. A severe winter storm characterized by strong winds, heavy snowfall, and low visibility. It can be very cold and make it hard to travel or go outside. Imagine a fierce snowstorm with swirling snowflakes all around!
  4. 6. A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rainfall. It's often accompanied by strong winds and can occur during warm weather. Thunderstorms can be loud and sometimes cause power outages. Imagine bright flashes of lightning followed by loud thunderclaps!
  5. 8. The sudden movement of a large amount of soil, rocks, or debris down a slope. It can be triggered by heavy rains, earthquakes, or human activities. It can damage buildings and block roads. Imagine a hillside giving way and sliding down!
  6. 9. A series of giant ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes, or volcanic eruptions. It can travel across the ocean and reach coastal areas with tremendous force. Imagine a massive wall of water rushing towards the shore!
  7. 12. A long period of time when there's very little or no rainfall. It causes a lack of water and can make it difficult for plants, animals, and people to survive. Imagine a dry, parched land with cracked earth!