Across
- 2. a mountain or hill with a vent through which molten rock, ash, and gases erupt.
- 5. an extended period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water scarcity and adverse effects on ecosystems.
- 7. a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
- 9. a series of ocean waves triggered by an underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.
- 10. a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by its destructive winds.
Down
- 1. a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, low visibility, and intense cold.
- 3. a localized weather disturbance with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
- 4. a sudden discharge of electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground, often accompanied by thunder.
- 6. a powerful tropical cyclone with strong winds and heavy rainfall, typically forming over warm ocean waters.
- 8. it occurs when water covers land that is usually dry, often due to heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure.