Across
- 1. A severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures.
- 3. A spinning column of air that touches the ground, causing strong winds and destruction.
- 4. When an area becomes covered in water, often due to heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers.
- 7. It releases lava, ash, and gases into the air.
- 8. A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
- 10. A fast-spreading fire that burns trees, plants, and other vegetation in forests or grasslands.
- 12. A mass of snow that slides down a mountain, often causing danger to people and buildings.
- 13. A large-scale, rotating storm with strong winds, often referred to as a hurricane or typhoon.
Down
- 2. When rocks, soil, or debris move quickly down a slope or hillside.
- 3. A giant wave in the ocean, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or volcano eruption.
- 5. A very strong storm with powerful winds and heavy rain, usually occurring in coastal areas.
- 6. A long period of time with little or no rain, which can lead to dry and parched land.
- 9. A prolonged period of extremely hot weather, with high temperatures and little relief.
- 11. A shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth's crust.