Across
- 3. an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land
- 5. great mass of falling snow and ice
- 10. A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface
- 11. The shaking that results from the movement of rock beneath Earth's surface
- 12. a circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapses
- 14. a windstorm that blows hot air, dust, and grit
- 15. a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail
Down
- 1. A severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center
- 2. A violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow
- 4. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- 6. a large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area
- 7. A long period of low precipitation
- 8. A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor
- 9. a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
- 13. a storm with small balls of ice that fall like rain