Natural Hazards

5. massive storm with strong winds and heavy rain, usually forming over warm ocean waters.
7. long period with little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water.
8. severe snowstorm with strong winds and very low visibility.
9. overflow of water onto normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain.d
12. seasonal wind that brings heavy rains, especially in Asia.

1. spinning, funnel-shaped cloud that touches the ground, with powerful winds that can cause damage.
2. prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
3. storm with thunder, lightning, and usually heavy rain or hail.
4. sudden flash of electricity in the sky during a storm.
6. storm that drops balls of ice, called hail, from the sky.
10. storm with very strong winds, but little or no rain.
11. large storm system with rotating winds, usually forming over the ocean and causing heavy rain and strong winds.