natural disasters

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Across
  1. 3. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages and crop failures.
  2. 7. An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation such as forests, grasslands, or prairies.
  3. 8. Overflow of water onto normally dry land due to heavy rain, river overflow, or dam failure.
  4. 10. A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing destruction with its intense winds.
  5. 11. A large mass of snow, ice, and debris that slides down a mountain slope, often triggered by disturbance or heavy snow.
  6. 12. The movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes.
Down
  1. 1. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement along faults in the Earth's crust.
  2. 2. A severe snowstorm with strong winds, low visibility, and heavy snowfall.
  3. 4. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions that flood coastal areas.
  4. 5. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges that can cause widespread damage.
  5. 6. Eruption: The explosion or emission of magma, ash, and gases from a volcano.
  6. 9. A violent, rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing destruction with its powerful winds.