Natural Hazards

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Across
  1. 3. A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of causing significant destruction along its path.
  2. 6. A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause extensive damage to coastal areas.
  3. 7. The movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or volcanic activity.
  4. 8. a large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush
Down
  1. 1. A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside
  2. 2. A vent in Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases escape onto the surface, potentially causing eruptions.
  3. 4. A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
  4. 5. Sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.
  5. 9. An overflow of water onto land that is usually dry, caused by heavy rainfall, melting snow, or the overflow of rivers and streams.