Across
- 3. A long period of time with little or no rain.
- 5. A powerful event in nature that causes damage to people, homes, and land.
- 6. A large, spinning storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean water.
- 9. A fast-spinning column of air that stretches from a cloud down to the ground.
- 11. When people leave an area to stay safe from danger.
- 13. A smaller earthquake that happens after a bigger earthquake.
- 14. When water covers land that is usually dry.
- 15. A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
Down
- 1. A crack in the Earth’s crust where earthquakes can happen.
- 2. When the ground suddenly shakes because of movement under the Earth’s surface.
- 4. When lava, ash, and gas burst out of a volcano.
- 7. A collection of important supplies (like food, water, and a flashlight) used during a disaster.
- 8. An opening in the Earth where hot lava, ash, and gases can erupt.
- 10. A huge ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
- 12. An educated guess about what might happen, based on information and science.