Extreme Weather - Vocabulary

2. a mobile, destructive vortex or rotating wind
4. the occurrence of precipitation
7. an increase in temperatures worldwide due to greenhouse gases
9. a light form of precipitation
10. a mild shaking of the ground that doesn't result in destruction
11. a mass of mud and earthy material that is falling down a slope of some kind
13. a period of weather where there is no precipitation
17. an occurence of strong winds in the desert that picks up and carries sand
18. a period of time with excessively warm weather
19. a violent shaking of the ground that can lead to great destruction

1. a severe cause of precipitation that usually happens in certain seasons
3. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling down a slope
5. a sudden flood caused by unexpected, heavy downpours
6. a severe snowstorm
8. a loud noise that is usually preceded by lightning
11. a veil of humidity caused by water droplets that obscures visibility conditions
12. a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, accompanied by sever winds, rain, thunder and lightning
14. a severe storm with chaotic winds
15. a giant wave caused by undersea eruptions
16. the change in weather patterns globally due to environmental changes caused by mankind