Natural Disasters

3. A ____________ is a large thunderstorm with a rotating mesocyclone.
5. A __________ is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground and is associated with severe thunderstorms.
6. A __________ front is associated with severe weather conditions, often leading to thunderstorms and heavy precipitation as warm, moist air is lifted over cooler air.
9. The violent shaking of the ground resulting from tectonic movement is known as an ___________________.
11. The __________ wave phenomenon can travel across entire ocean basins at speeds of up to 500 to 800 kilometers per hour, making it difficult to detect in deep water.

1. A __________ is a geological formation that allows molten rock, gases, and other materials to escape from the Earth's interior to the surface.
2. The largest tornado on record occurred near ___________, OK in 2013.
4. The __________ scale is used to classify the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause, ranging from EF0 to EF5.
7. A massive _____________________ of water from a landslide, impact, or earthquake can cause a tsunami.
8. The term "tsunami" is derived from the Japanese words "tsu," meaning __________, and "nami," meaning wave.
10. The molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface is known as __________, while the same material that reaches the surface is referred to as lava.