Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 3. A storm characterized by lightning, thunder, and heavy rain.
  2. 6. A large and uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
  3. 8. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
  4. 10. A sudden and rapid flow of snow, ice, and debris down a mountainside.
  5. 12. An overflowing of water onto usually dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall or melting snow.
  6. 13. A powerful and destructive storm with strong winds and heavy rain, also known as a typhoon or cyclone in different regions.
Down
  1. 1. The movement of a large amount of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.
  2. 2. A storm with falling balls of ice, known as hailstones.
  3. 3. A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing destruction in its path.
  4. 4. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
  5. 5. A long period of dry weather when there is not enough rainfall to support normal activities and crops.
  6. 7. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility.
  7. 9. A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
  8. 11. A mountain or hill with an opening from which lava, ash, and gases are released during an eruption.
  9. 14. A large-scale weather system characterized by low pressure, strong winds, and heavy rain.