Unit 4: Natural Hazards

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Across
  1. 2. A large air mass that spins around a strong center of low pressure
  2. 7. A naturally occurring event that has the potential to cause loss of life or destruction of property
  3. 9. An instrument that measures and records earthquakes, noting their intensity, duration, and distance
  4. 10. A large sea wave that was formed from an earthquake, underwater landslide, or other such disturbance
Down
  1. 1. A scientific theory that claims Earth’s surface is composed of massive plates that shifts, causing large landmass changes or formations
  2. 3. A natural event that causes either great property damage or life loss
  3. 4. Areas of high volcanic, seismic, or geological activity where two tectonic plates meet
  4. 5. A sudden, violent shaking of the ground caused by shifts in the Earth’s crust or volcanic activity
  5. 6. A scientific theory that claims Earth’s surface is composed of massive plates that shifts, causing large landmass changes or formations
  6. 8. A cyclone that has formed in the Atlantic Ocean or Caribbean, characterized by strong winds and a spiral collection of thunderstorms and rain