Across
- 1. line – A crack in the Earth’s crust where movement happens.
- 4. Molten rock that reaches the Earth’s surface.
- 6. The movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope.
- 7. Molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface.
- 9. A long period with little or no rainfall.
- 11. A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.
- 12. A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movement in the Earth’s crust.
- 14. A serious event that causes damage, loss, or destruction.
- 15. tectonics – The movement of large pieces of Earth’s crust.
- 17. The wearing away of land by water, wind, or ice.
- 18. A smaller earthquake that follows a larger one.
- 20. An opening in the Earth where lava, ash, and gases erupt.
Down
- 2. A sudden flow of snow down a mountain.
- 3. A danger or risk that can cause harm.
- 5. waves – Energy waves produced by an earthquake.
- 8. Overflow of water onto land that is usually dry.
- 10. A fast-spinning column of air that touches the ground.
- 12. The point on Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake starts.
- 13. An uncontrolled fire that spreads through vegetation.
- 16. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or eruptions.
- 19. surge – A rise in sea level caused by a storm pushing water toward land.