Natural Disasters

2. – A crack or break in Earth’s crust where rocks on either side have moved.
4. – A disturbance that transfers energy through a medium like water or air.
8. – The chance or likelihood that an event will occur.
9. – A large ocean wave usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
11. – Waves of energy that travel through Earth during an earthquake.
13. – A zone around the edges of the Pacific Ocean with frequent earthquakes and many volcanoes.
17. – A fast, narrow current of air found high in Earth’s atmosphere.
19. – Fragments of rock or ash thrown into the air during a volcanic eruption.
20. – A shaking of Earth’s surface caused by a sudden release of energy from movement of rocks underground.

1. – Large pieces of Earth’s crust that move, float, and sometimes break apart, causing earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and ocean trenches.
3. – Melted rock that has reached Earth’s surface through a volcano.
5. – The point on Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts.
6. – A spinning mass of air or water, like a tornado or whirlpool.
7. – The pattern of wind speeds and directions in a certain area.
10. – Melted rock found beneath Earth’s surface.
12. – How thick or resistant to flow a fluid is (for example, honey has high viscosity).
14. – An instrument that detects and records earthquake vibrations.
15. – The area surrounding the eye of a hurricane with the strongest winds and heaviest rain.
16. – The calm center of a hurricane or strong storm.
18. – A mountain or hill formed by eruptions of lava, ash, and gases from below Earth’s surface.