Natural Hazards

2. A storm of heavy hail
4. When gas and/or lava are released from a volcano, sometimes explosively
9. A series of waves in a water, body caused by the displacement of a large volume of water, generally in an ocean, or a large lake
11. A localized, very intense low pressure, wind system, forming over tropical oceans, and with winds of hurricane force
12. an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land
13. A strong wind carrying clouds of sand with it, especially in the desert
15. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction as a result of movements, within the earths crust or volcanic action

1. A severe snow storm with High winds and low visibility
3. a mobile, destructive Vortex of violently rotating winds, having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud, and advancing beneath a large storm system
5. The sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff
6. A massive snow, ice, and rocks, falling rapidly down a mountainside
7. A storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail
8. A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over Woodland or brush
10. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water
14. A cavity in the ground, especially in limestone bedrock, caused by water erosion and providing a route for surface water to disappear underground