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- 5. It is a disaster when there is a volcanic ________.
- 7. A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather for a region.
- 8. If there is a natural disaster it is an _________.
- 9. Lack of rain causes this disaster.
- 10. A sudden and violent movement of a portion of the earth's crust, and the series of vibrations that follow.
- 14. This natural disaster is sometimes called a 'twister'.
- 16. Natural disasters can cause great ________.
- 17. You should always do this to be protected from bushfires.
- 18. People often climb onto their roofs to save themselves from this.
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- 1. This burns and destroys everything in its path.
- 2. Natural disasters cause great _______ to people.
- 3. It is very dangerous when there is a ________ eruption.
- 4. A natural ________ can occur in many countries.
- 6. We should all take these to protect ourselves from disasters.
- 11. Severe storm systems that begin in the Southern Pacific.
- 12. A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- 13. This means to do with nature.
- 14. A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
- 15. Victims are supported with disaster ______.
- 17. Always have a ____ of what you should do.