Natural Disasters

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Across
  1. 3. A large-scale, rotating storm with strong winds, also known as a typhoon
  2. 4. A long period of time with little or no rainfall, causing dry conditions
  3. 8. A giant ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
  4. 10. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides down a mountainside
  5. 12. The sudden movement of rocks and soil down a slope
  6. 13. When the ground shakes and trembles, sometimes causing buildings to collapse
  7. 15. A powerful spinning column of air that can cause destruction
Down
  1. 1. A severe winter storm with strong winds and heavy snowfall
  2. 2. A large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rain
  3. 5. A storm that produces hailstones, which are balls of ice
  4. 6. A prolonged period of extremely hot weather
  5. 7. When a large amount of water covers an area that is usually dry
  6. 9. A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation
  7. 11. A storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail
  8. 14. A mountain that can erupt, spewing out hot lava, ash, and gases