Natural Hazards

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Across
  1. 3. – A rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land.
  2. 5. Fire - uncontrolled fires that burn through natural areas, consuming everything in their paths.
  3. 8. - giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.
  4. 9. – A shaking and vibration at the earth's surface resulting in underground movement
Down
  1. 1. – A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds for a prolonged period
  2. 2. Fire - uncontrolled fires that burn through natural areas, consuming everything in their paths.
  3. 4. – A prolonged shortage of rainfall resulting in a deficiency in the water supply
  4. 6. – A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land
  5. 7. – A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving from 74+ mph.