Natural Disasters

4. the state of burning that produces flames that send out heat and light, and might produce smoke
6. the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff
9. an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
10. a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into a spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground

1. a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
2. an explosion and release of lava through Earth's surface
3. extremely strong winds blowing in a large circular pattern with heavy rainfall
5. be covered in water
7. a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
8. a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people
11. dry and without water