Natural Disasters

1. A mass of snow, ice, and debris that rapidly descends down a mountain slope.
3. A large-scale, rotating storm system, similar to a hurricane, occurring over warm ocean waters.
4. A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility.
5. An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation and forested areas.
8. A weather condition with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
10. A series of large ocean waves typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
12. An extended period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
13. An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rainfall or overflowing rivers.
14. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in water shortages and dry conditions.

2. The sudden and rapid movement of a large amount of earth and rock down a slope.
6. A sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by tectonic plate movements.
7. A powerful, rotating storm with strong winds and heavy rain, often forming over warm ocean waters.
9. A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.
10. A violent, narrow column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.
11. An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases are ejected during an eruption.