Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 7. A moving flow of snow and ice down a mountain.
  2. 9. A hole in the ground that forms when the land collapses.
  3. 10. A snowstorm with strong winds and low ability to see.
  4. 11. When water covers land, often comes from heavy rain.
  5. 13. A spinning column of air that touches the ground.
  6. 14. A long period with little or no rain, causing water shortage.
Down
  1. 1. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly in forests.
  2. 2. A mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases.
  3. 3. A storm that carries a lot of sand and dust through the air.
  4. 4. A rotating storm system with strong winds and heavy rain.
  5. 5. A sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope.
  6. 6. A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
  7. 8. A storm that drops balls or lumps of ice.
  8. 12. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth’s crust.
  9. 13. A big sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.