NATURAL HAZARDS

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Across
  1. 2. – A powerful tropical storm that forms in the Pacific Ocean.
  2. 4. Line – A crack in the Earth's crust where earthquakes occur.
  3. 8. – The act of moving people from a dangerous area to safety.
  4. 9. Surge – Abnormal rise of seawater during a strong storm or typhoon.
  5. 11. – Instrument that records earthquake vibrations.
  6. 13. – The point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake begins.
  7. 14. – An opening in the Earth where magma, ash, and gases erupt.
Down
  1. 1. – Overflow of water that covers land that is usually dry.
  2. 2. – A large ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquakes.
  3. 3. scale –Measures earthquake magnitude
  4. 5. – Sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope.
  5. 6. – A dangerous mudflow made of volcanic ash and water.
  6. 7. – Smaller earthquakes that happen after the main earthquake.
  7. 10. – Actions taken to reduce the damage caused by disasters.
  8. 12. – A long period with little or no rainfall.