Natural Disasters

1. A large fire that spreads quickly through forests, grasslands, or bushland.
4. A long period of little or no rainfall.
8. A series of huge ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
9. Technology used to track and monitor rain, storms, and other weather conditions.
11. Devices placed in the ocean to detect changes such as tsunami activity.
12. When water covers land that is usually dry.
13. The amount of rain that falls in a particular area.
16. Large pieces of the Earth's crust that slowly move over time.
17. Structures or devices that reduce damage by absorbing vibrations and shaking.
18. Disaster A dangerous natural event that causes damage to people, property, or the environment.
19. A sudden shaking of the Earth's surface caused by movement underground.

2. The process of moving people from a dangerous area to a safer place.
3. Hot melted rock that flows from a volcano.
5. The process of checking river levels and conditions to help predict floods.
6. Tools, machines, and systems used to solve problems or make tasks easier.
7. An opening in the Earth's crust that can erupt lava, ash, and gases.
10. The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place.
14. Movements and vibrations in the Earth's crust that can cause earthquakes.
15. A powerful tropical storm with strong rotating winds.