Weather and natural disasters
Across
- 5. a violent funnel-shaped storm that spins over land
- 7. a large uncontrolled fire in a forest or natural area
- 9. to leave a dangerous place for safety
- 11. a powerful tropical storm with very strong winds
- 13. a safe place to stay during a disaster
- 14. a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain
- 15. completely covered by clouds
- 17. when too much water covers land that is usually dry
- 21. weather with frequent rain
- 22. not very cold for the time of year
Down
- 1. a prediction of future weather
- 2. a severe snowstorm with strong winds
- 3. sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement under the Earth’s surface
- 4. extremely cold
- 5. a huge sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake
- 6. a period of unusually hot weather
- 8. a long period with little or no rain
- 10. when a volcano explodes and sends lava and ash into the air
- 12. hard to see because of thick cloud near the ground
- 16. heavy rain with thunder and lightning
- 18. very light rain
- 19. information about possible danger
- 20. a lot of strong wind