NATURAL DISASTERS

3. An uncontrolled fire in a wild area, such as a forest or grassland.
4. To leave a place because of danger.
8. The state of being ready for a natural disaster.
10. A large wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance under the sea.
11. Changes made to cope with the effects of a natural disaster.
13. A mass of rock, earth, or debris that moves down a slope.
14. An opening in the Earth's crust through which lava, ash, and gases erupt.
17. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
18. wave A period of unusually hot weather.
19. surge A rise in the sea level caused by a storm.

1. Actions taken to reduce the impact of a natural disaster.
2. The ability to recover from a natural disaster.
4. A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
5. A violently rotating column of air that descends from a thunderstorm.
6. A mass of snow, ice, and rock that slides down a mountainside.
7. relief Aid that is provided to people who have been affected by a natural disaster.
9. A large amount of water that covers land that is normally dry.
12. A period of time with little or no rain.
15. aid The immediate treatment given to someone who is injured or ill.
16. A place to go for safety during a natural disaster.