Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 3. Small breaks or splits in the Earth’s surface or objects.
  2. 4. A huge sea wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake.
  3. 11. Harm or destruction caused by a natural event or accident.
  4. 12. An opening in the Earth where hot lava, ash, and gases erupt.
  5. 14. Strong windy weather often with rain, thunder, or lightning.
  6. 15. The rapid movement of rocks and soil down a slope.
  7. 16. Saving people from danger or a risky situation.
  8. 17. Plates Large pieces of the Earth’s crust that move slowly.
Down
  1. 1. A strong storm with powerful winds and heavy rain.
  2. 2. A sudden event that causes great damage and loss of life.
  3. 5. The act of changing position or shifting place.
  4. 6. Force applied on a surface from inside or outside.
  5. 7. Overflow of water that covers normally dry land.
  6. 8. A long period with very little or no rainfall.
  7. 9. Sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface caused by movement underground.
  8. 10. Moving people from a dangerous place to a safe area.
  9. 13. An alert given before danger happens.