Across
- 1. – State of being ready for emergencies.
- 3. – The organized removal of people from danger.
- 4. – Shaking caused by movement of Earth’s crust.
- 7. – Measures the strength of an earthquake. ✅
- 15. – The chance of danger, loss, or injury.
- 16. – Point directly above an earthquake’s origin. ✅
- 17. – Downward movement of soil and rock.
- 18. – A storm with rotating winds and rain.
- 19. – Giant sea waves usually caused by earthquakes.
- 20. – Conditions that increase risk in disasters.
Down
- 2. – Immediate actions taken after a disaster.
- 5. – Smaller quakes following a major earthquake.
- 6. – A sudden, catastrophic event causing harm.
- 8. – Overflow of water onto normally dry land.
- 9. – Safe place used during disasters. ✅
- 10. – A prediction of future weather or hazards. ✅
- 11. – A violent tropical cyclone in the Pacific.
- 12. – Process of returning to normal after disaster.
- 13. – Immediate help given to the injured. ✅
- 14. – A potential source of danger.