Natural Hazards

3. A long period of time without precipitation.
5. eruption The spewing of lava and magma from a volcano.
9. Mud, dirt, and rocks that fall from a cliff, mountain, or hill.
10. Very large wave cause by earth tremors or volcanic eruptions.
13. An increase in water levels over land in certain areas from excess rain.
14. Shifting of tectonic plates which cause the earth to shake at fault lines.
15. Very heavy snowstorm with high winds and makes it hard to see.

1. Cyclone A cyclone in the tropics usually referred to as a hurricane.
2. A type of storm with thunder and lightning.
4. A large fire in the woods. Usually in dry woody areas.
6. Falling snow and mud from mountains.
7. Dust and dirt particles being blown around.
8. A cavity in the ground usually caused by water erosion.
11. A funnel cloud with very high winds that rips and picks up dirt and other things.
12. A type of storm the causes ice balls/chunks to fall.