Across
- 2. An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases erupt onto the surface.
- 4. A massive tropical storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm oceans and can cause widespread destruction.
- 5. A fast-moving flow of volcanic mud, ash, and water down the side of a volcano.
- 11. A prolonged period with little or no rainfall, leading to severe water shortages and damage to agriculture.
- 13. A severe snowstorm accompanied by strong winds and greatly reduced visibility.
- 16. An extreme shortage of food affecting a large population, often resulting from prolonged environmental hardship.
- 17. A sudden increase in disease cases within a population or area.
- 18. The gradual wearing away of land by wind, water, or other natural forces.
- 19. The rapid movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or ground shaking.
- 20. An event causing enormous destruction, suffering, or loss over a large area.
- 22. A powerful tropical storm occurring in parts of Asia and the western Pacific Ocean, producing strong winds and intense rainfall.
- 23. A seasonal weather pattern characterized by dramatic changes in wind direction and periods of extremely heavy rainfall.
- 24. A deep hole that suddenly appears when the ground collapses due to underground erosion or the dissolution of rock.
- 25. A sudden and powerful shaking of the ground caused by movement deep beneath the surface, often damaging buildings, roads, and bridges.
- 28. A very large and intensely hot fire that spreads rapidly and is difficult to control.
- 30. A sudden and uncontrolled release of oil, gas, or pressure from beneath the ground or seabed, causing serious environmental damage.
- 31. A prolonged period of unusually hot weather that may pose serious risks to people, animals, and crops.
- 33. A fast-moving mass of wet soil and debris flowing downhill, usually after intense rainfall.
- 35. A sudden and powerful electrical discharge in the atmosphere that produces a bright flash and may cause fires or injuries.
- 36. A violent release of molten material, ash, and gases from beneath the Earth's surface.
- 37. A disease outbreak that spreads across multiple countries or continents and affects a very large population.
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- 1. A large storm system with rotating winds around a low-pressure center, often bringing heavy rain and powerful gusts.
- 3. An uncontrolled blaze that spreads rapidly through forests, grasslands, or other natural areas, often fueled by dry weather and wind.
- 6. A smaller tremor that follows a major ground movement and may continue for days, weeks, or even months.
- 7. A situation in which a large amount of water covers land that is usually dry, damaging homes, crops, and infrastructure.
- 8. A widespread, fast-moving windstorm associated with severe thunderstorms.
- 9. A rapidly spreading disease outbreak that affects large numbers of people and may have devastating consequences.
- 10. A storm accompanied by lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes damaging winds or hail.
- 12. A violently rotating column of air extending from a storm cloud to the ground, capable of destroying structures and uprooting trees.
- 14. A weather event during which balls or lumps of ice fall from the sky and may damage vehicles, buildings, and crops.
- 15. A sudden falling down of structures or land caused by natural forces.
- 20. A situation where harmful substances spread into air, water, or soil after a disaster.
- 21. A violent storm featuring strong winds and heavy precipitation that can cause significant damage.
- 26. A series of enormous sea waves usually triggered by underwater disturbances, capable of flooding coastal areas with great force.
- 27. A rapidly spinning column of air that lifts dust and debris from the ground and moves across the landscape.
- 29. A standing wave in an enclosed or partially enclosed body of water, often caused by wind or seismic activity.
- 30. A large fire that spreads through dry vegetation in rural areas.
- 32. A sudden flow of snow, ice, and rocks rushing down a mountainside at high speed.
- 34. A sudden increase in the number of disease cases within a community, region, or population.