NATURAL DISASTERS
Across
- 3. A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside.
- 5. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
- 7. A violent, rotating column of air that extends from a storm to the ground.
- 9. A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
Down
- 1. A large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
- 2. The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope.
- 4. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.
- 6. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain, usually occurring over oceans.
- 8. An overflow of water that submerges land, usually after heavy rain.