Across
- 3. A storm that produces hail (= balls of ice that fall like rain).
- 4. A violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean.
- 6. To damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
- 11. Something such as heat or smoke in the air that makes it less clear, so that it is difficult to see well.
- 12. A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
- 15. STRIKE An occurrence of something being hit by lightning.
- 16. A period of days during which the weather is much hotter than usual.
- 17. An extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea.
Down
- 1. The state of having no food for a long period, often causing death.
- 2. A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage.
- 5. A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry.
- 7. When a volcano erupts, it explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it.
- 8. A long period when there is little or no rain.
- 9. A situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death.
- 10. To hit something, often making a loud noise or causing damage.
- 13. A fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside.
- 14. A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.
- 18. An extreme weather condition with very strong winds.