Natural Disasters

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  1. 5. It is a disaster when there is a volcanic ________.
  2. 7. A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather for a region.
  3. 8. If there is a natural disaster it is an _________.
  4. 9. Lack of rain causes this disaster.
  5. 10. A sudden and violent movement of a portion of the earth's crust, and the series of vibrations that follow.
  6. 14. This natural disaster is sometimes called a 'twister'.
  7. 16. Natural disasters can cause great ________.
  8. 17. You should always do this to be protected from bushfires.
  9. 18. People often climb onto their roofs to save themselves from this.
Down
  1. 1. This burns and destroys everything in its path.
  2. 2. Natural disasters cause great _______ to people.
  3. 3. It is very dangerous when there is a ________ eruption.
  4. 4. A natural ________ can occur in many countries.
  5. 6. We should all take these to protect ourselves from disasters.
  6. 11. Severe storm systems that begin in the Southern Pacific.
  7. 12. A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
  8. 13. This means to do with nature.
  9. 14. A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
  10. 15. Victims are supported with disaster ______.
  11. 17. Always have a ____ of what you should do.