THOR's #QUIZ3313 Natural Disasters

2. Uncontrolled fire spreading through natural vegetation. Often grows quickly during dry conditions.
5. Long period with little or no rainfall. Water shortages and crop failure may follow.
6. Large fire spreading across wooded areas. Smoke and flames can travel long distances.
12. Seasonal wind system bringing heavy rainfall. Often affects large regions for several months.
13. Rapid flow of snow and ice rushing down a mountain slope. Can be triggered by weather or disturbance.
14. Impact event when a space rock hits the Earth's surface. Rare but capable of major damage.
16. Narrow, violently rotating column of air reaching from cloud to ground. Known for extreme wind speeds.
17. Extended period of unusually high temperatures. Often places strain on people and infrastructure.
18. Severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility. Travel becomes extremely dangerous.

1. Mass of soil and rock moving suddenly down a slope. Often occurs after heavy rain.
3. Sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement deep within the planet. Strong ones can damage buildings and roads.
4. Sudden collapse of ground caused by underground erosion. Can open unexpectedly beneath roads or buildings.
7. Storm producing falling balls of ice. Can damage crops, roofs, and vehicles in minutes.
8. Mountain that releases molten rock, ash, and gases from below the surface. Can remain quiet for long periods before erupting.
9. Large rotating ocean storm producing powerful winds and heavy rain. Forms over warm tropical waters.
10. Overflow of water covering land that is normally dry. Often follows heavy rain or rising rivers.
11. Powerful windstorm carrying large amounts of sand and dust. Often reduces visibility across dry regions.
15. Series of powerful ocean waves usually triggered by underwater earthquakes. Can travel across entire oceans.