Natural disasters

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Across
  1. 4. Strong winds spin rapidly in a funnel shape, tearing through towns and leaving destruction behind.
  2. 6. The ground suddenly shakes and buildings may collapse due to movement deep underground.
  3. 8. Hot liquid and ash explode from deep inside the Earth, covering the land and sky in smoke and fire.
  4. 9. A sickness that spreads very quickly among people, sometimes affecting whole countries.
  5. 10. Soil and rocks slide down hills or mountains after heavy rain, blocking roads and destroying homes.
Down
  1. 1. A large amount of snow and ice rushing down a steep mountain, burying everything in its path.
  2. 2. A serious lack of food over a long period, causing many people to suffer.
  3. 3. Flames spread quickly through trees and plants, destroying huge areas and creating a lot of smoke.
  4. 4. A massive wall of water that crashes onto the shore after strong movement deep in the ocean.
  5. 5. Too much rain causes rivers to overflow and cover streets and homes in deep water.
  6. 7. When there is no rainfall for a very long time, making the land dry and crops unable to grow.