Natural Disasters

3. A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.
4. a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
9. a circular depression formed when the roof of a cave collapses
12. A severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center
13. a sudden a violent shaking of the ground
14. an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land
15. long period of time with no rain

1. the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
2. a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
5. windstorm that blows hot air, dust, and grit
6. a large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area
7. a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.
8. a storm with small balls like rain
10. A violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow
11. A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.