Disasters

3. - A tropical cyclone in the western Pacific Ocean.
6. - An uncontrolled fire in a natural area such as a forest, grassland, or prairie.
8. - A storm characterized by thunder and lightning, often accompanied by rain, hail, or strong winds.
9. - Frozen or partially frozen rain that falls in small pellets.
10. - A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or volcanic eruption.
14. - A sudden shaking of the ground caused by seismic activity.
15. - A storm in which hail falls from the sky, often causing damage.
16. - A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility.
20. - A mountain or hill with a vent through which lava, ash, and gas can escape.
21. - A sudden, strong gust of wind.
22. - A strong wind, often accompanied by rain or snow.

1. - A storm in which there is heavy snowfall.
2. - An overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over land that is normally dry.
4. - A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces during freezing temperatures.
5. SURGE - A rise in sea level caused by a storm, especially a hurricane or cyclone.
7. - A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
11. - A tropical cyclone with winds of 74 miles per hour or greater.
12. - A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
13. - A powerful lightning discharge accompanied by thunder.
17. - A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm.
18. - A large-scale atmospheric system characterized by rotating winds and low pressure.
19. - A rapidly rotating column of air that forms from thunderstorms and touches the ground.
23. - A sudden and rapid flow of snow down a steep slope.