Across
- 2. What is sudden release of gases and molten rock from a volcano called?
- 3. What natural disaster is characterized by the sudden and rapid spread of disease among humans, animals, or plants?
- 5. What is sudden flow of water saturated with soil and debris down a slope called?
- 7. What natural disaster involves severe weather with thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail?
- 10. What natural disaster involves intense head and flames that spread rapidly through a forest or woodland because of overheat?
- 12. What natural disaster is characterized by a rotating column of air that extends from thunderstorm to the ground?
- 13. What natural disaster is caused by the sudden emission of volcanic ash that can spread over large areas, disrupting air travel and causing respiratory problems?
- 14. What natural disaster is characterized by a shaking of the ground?
- 15. What type of natural disaster involves a large wave or series of waves caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption?
Down
- 1. what is a type of natural disaster that involves the release of gases like sulfur dioxide and carbon dioxide from a volcanic vent?
- 4. what phenomenon results from the collapse of the ground due to the dissolution of underlying limestone, gypsum, or salt?
- 6. What type of natural disaster occurs when a tropical cyclone’s powerful winds drive ocean water onto the shore, causing widespread flooding?
- 8. What type of storm is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters?
- 9. What natural disaster is caused by the overflow of water onto land that is usually dry?
- 11. What natural disaster involves a rapid movement of a large amount of snow down a mountain?