Natural Disaster

2. The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
4. An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
9. Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
10. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
12. A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
13. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
14. A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
15. Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.

1. An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
3. A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
5. A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
6. A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
7. A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
8. A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
11. A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.