Natural Hazards
Across
- 4. Event in which molten rock spews out from the mantle to the surface of Earth as ash, lava, and gases
- 5. The temperature, wind, clouds, and precipitation in the atmosphere
- 7. Event in nature that may have a negative effect
- 9. A prediction or estimate of future events
Down
- 1. Forces resulting from processes occurring within Earth's crust
- 2. Major geological event that occurs when plates shift suddenly and release stored energy; a frequent occurrence along all types of plate boundaries
- 3. Waves of energy that travel through Earth and are the result of an earthquake, volcano, or explosion
- 6. Extreme weather events, such as a flood, hurricane, or tornado; classified by the extent and intensity of its impact on the ecosystem
- 8. A rising body of water that submerges normally dry land