Across
- 2. occurs when there is lower than average precipitation over a significant amount of time
- 6. the shifting of the Earth’s plates that creates a sudden shaking of the ground
- 8. land experiences an overflow of water
- 9. a tropical storm with fast winds
Down
- 1. water rapidly accumulates in the ground and results in a surge of water-saturated rock, earth, and debris
- 3. a natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
- 4. a heavy fall of snow with a high wind
- 5. outgrowths of powerful thunderstorms that appear as rotating, funnel-shaped clouds
- 7. is triggered by lightning or other accidents and can spread quickly. (are very destructive)
- 10. occurs when massive slabs of snow break loose from a mountainside