Natural disasters
Across
- 4. When there is too much rain and water covers the streets or houses.
- 5. When a disease spreads very quickly to many people in one area.
- 7. When a large amount of wet earth falls down a hill, often after heavy rain.
- 8. A serious situation where there is not enough food for a large group of people.
- 10. A very strong, spinning wind that looks like a tall funnel.
Down
- 1. A massive wave in the ocean caused by an earthquake under the water.
- 2. A fire that starts in the woods and burns many trees.
- 3. When hot rocks (lava) and ash explode out of a mountain.
- 6. When the ground shakes suddenly, which can cause buildings to fall.
- 9. A large amount of snow and ice that suddenly falls down a mountain.