Extreme Weather

4. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
5. A mass of earth and rock that moves down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain.
7. A sudden flow of snow down a mountain slope.
10. A thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces when temperatures drop, typically at night.
11. An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation.
13. An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
14. A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

1. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain. It forms over warm tropical oceans.
2. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
3. Storm A weather event where rain freezes on contact, creating a layer of ice.
4. A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. It forms over land.
6. Small pellets of frozen rain that fall during cold weather.
8. Hard pieces of frozen rain that fall from the sky. Some can be large enough to cause property damage, injury, or death.
9. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
12. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.