Natural Hazards

4. A fire in scrub or a forest, especially one that spreads rapidly
7. A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
8. A prolong period of excessive heat.
9. A storm of heavy hail.
10. A danger or risk.
12. A collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
15. High temperature

1. A system of winds rotating inwards to an area of low barometric pressure, with an anticlockwise (northern hemisphere) or clockwise (southern hemisphere) circulation; a depression.
2. A sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life.
3. A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
5. A sudden local flood, typically due to heavy rain
6. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.
11. An overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits, especially over what is normally dry land.
13. existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.
14. A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.