natural disasters
Across
- 3. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages and crop failures.
- 7. An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation such as forests, grasslands, or prairies.
- 8. Overflow of water onto normally dry land due to heavy rain, river overflow, or dam failure.
- 10. A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing destruction with its intense winds.
- 11. A large mass of snow, ice, and debris that slides down a mountain slope, often triggered by disturbance or heavy snow.
- 12. The movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.
Down
- 1. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement along faults in the Earth's crust.
- 2. A severe snowstorm with strong winds, low visibility, and heavy snowfall.
- 4. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions that flood coastal areas.
- 5. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges that can cause widespread damage.
- 6. Eruption: The explosion or emission of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano.
- 9. A violent, rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing destruction with its powerful winds.