hazardous environment

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Across
  1. 4. ……. - the damage to property caused by high winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges along the coast.
  2. 6. unlike earthquakes and tropical ……, volcanoes offer some benefits.
  3. 8. …… cyclone occasionally these small storms come together and create a strong glow of warm.
  4. 9. …. emission sulphur gases are not the only type emitted during an eruptions.
  5. 11. …… - the number of people killed or injured.
  6. 12. They have a ….. Which keeps them going no matter how many hazards occur.
  7. 13. The cities in these high-risk areas represent centuries of ….. Of money and human effort.
  8. 14. The disruption of ……
  9. 15. A lack of ……. and information may mean that residents are unaware of the real risks.
  10. 17. ……. Is a sudden and brief period of intense shaking on the ground.
  11. 20. A natural ………….. Is one produced by environmental processes.
  12. 22. …… and wind speeds, two key aspects of tropical cyclones.
  13. 24. volcanic ….. And earthquake when two plates are moving apart.
Down
  1. 1. ….. volcanoes bring valuable mineral resources to the surface.
  2. 2. Fertile ….. - volcanic ash often contains minerals that enrich the soil.
  3. 3. …… - air thick with ash can asphyxiate humans and animals.
  4. 5. The worst damage occurs where the focus is closest to the …… and where rocks are soft.
  5. 7. ……. This the disruption and destruction of businesses transport links and services.
  6. 9. ….. Energy - this hot water emerges as hot springs and can be used to heat homes, factories and business premises.
  7. 10. There is a ……. Of volcanoes along the destructive plate margins that fringe the pacific ocean
  8. 16. Many people are optimists and think that they will never be a natural……. victim.
  9. 18. …… - volcanoes interest many people and attract tourists.
  10. 19. People may be unable to move away from …… areas.
  11. 21. …… constantly monitored around the world.
  12. 23. …….. flows - since few lava flows reach much beyond 10km from the volcanic crater