Across
- 1. large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause flooding and destruction when it reaches land.
- 4. An extended period of deficient rainfall that results in a shortage of water, affecting agriculture, ecosystems, and human populations.
- 6. A rapidly rotating column of air with a funnel shape that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing severe destruction.
- 7. The downward movement of rock, earth, or debris on a slope due to gravity, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes, causing destruction and blocking roads or rivers.
Down
- 2. sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by movement along fault lines, that can cause damage to buildings and landscapes.
- 3. An overflow of water onto land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain, storm surges, or melting snow, leading to damage in affected areas.
- 5. An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases are expelled during eruptions, sometimes causing widespread damage.