Across
- 8. mass of snow sliding rapidly down a mountain
- 10. contamination of air, water, or soil
- 12. long period with little or no rainfall
- 14. the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea
- 15. the clearing or cutting of trees on a large scale
Down
- 1. the explosion of lava, ash, and gases into the sky
- 2. violent tropical storm with strong winds
- 3. huge sea wave which may be caused by underwater earthquake or volcano eruption
- 4. scarcity a situation in which there is not enough water
- 5. release of liquid petroleum into the environment
- 6. sudden shaking of the ground Earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage
- 7. mass of rock or earth sliding down a slope or cliff
- 9. uncontrolled fire in forests or grasslands
- 11. overflowing of water onto normally dry land
- 13. a long period of abnormally hot weather