Natural disasters

4. – A huge ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption.
5. – A severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility.
8. – A storm that produces balls of ice (hail) falling from the sky.
10. – A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements of the Earth’s crust.
11. – A violent tropical storm similar to a hurricane or typhoon.
12. eruption – When lava, ash, and gases burst out from a volcano.
13. – When too much water covers land that is usually dry.
14. – A large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that suddenly falls down a mountain.

1. – When a large amount of earth, rocks, or mud slides down a hill or mountain.
2. – A large, uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly through forests or grasslands.
3. – A storm carrying a lot of sand and dust, usually in deserts.
6. – A very strong storm with violent winds and heavy rain, usually over the ocean.
7. – A powerful, spinning column of air that touches the ground and causes destruction.
8. – A long period of extremely hot weather.
9. – A long period with little or no rain.