Natural Phenomena
Across
- 3. A weather event characterized by hailstones, often damaging crops and property.
- 5. The daily event when the sun appears above the horizon in the east, marking the start of the day.
- 7. A celestial object composed of ice, dust, and gas that develops a bright tail when near the sun.
- 8. A violent and destructive windstorm with a twisting funnel-shaped cloud.
- 9. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
- 11. A mountain or vent in the Earth's crust that can erupt, releasing lava, ash, and gases.
- 12. A natural light display in the Earth's sky, often seen near the polar regions.
- 13. When one celestial body passes in front of another, such as a solar or lunar eclipse.
- 15. Shower A celestial event when numerous meteors appear to radiate from a single point in the night sky.
Down
- 1. A weather event characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
- 2. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended near the Earth's surface, reducing visibility.
- 4. A meteorological phenomenon where sunlight is refracted, creating a colorful arc in the sky.
- 6. The shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- 10. A mass of snow, ice, and debris rapidly descending down a mountain slope.
- 14. The daily event when the sun disappears below the horizon in the west, signaling the end of the day.