Across
- 1. A swirling funnel of air that forms when warm air rises from near the ground into cumulonimbus clouds. (7)
- 2. The shortage or absence of rain over a long period of time.
- 4. This disaster is caused by the sudden movement of the earth's tectonic plates. (10)
- 5. An uncontrolled fire that burns in grasslands, forests and other areas with wild vegetation. (8)
- 8. An opening in the Earth's crust that may release magma, hot ash and gases. (7)
Down
- 1. A giant wave caused by a huge earthquake under the ocean. (7)
- 3. A circular storm with strong, rapidly rotating winds. Usually forms over oceans.(9)
- 6. The quick movement of snow down a slope. (9)
- 7. When water overflows over its usual boundary. (5)