Natural Disaster

5. The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
8. A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
9. Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
11. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
13. A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
15. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

1. A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
2. A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
3. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
4. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
6. Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
7. A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
10. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
12. An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
14. A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.