Across
- 3. A series of large ocean waves triggered by an underwater disturbance, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption
- 6. Natural light display in the sky, predominantly seen in polar regions, caused by the interaction of solar particles with the Earth's magnetic field
- 8. An extended period of abnormally low rainfall resulting in a shortage of water
- 9. A rapid flow of snow down a slope, often triggered by a disturbance such as an earthquake or skier's movement
- 10. A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, low visibility, and cold temperatures
- 11. The obscuring of one celestial body by another, such as a solar eclipse (the Moon blocking the Sun) or a lunar eclipse (the Earth blocking the Moon)
- 13. A storm characterized by falling balls or lumps of ice called hail
- 14. A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground
- 15. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the air near the ground, reducing visibility
Down
- 1. Sudden shaking or trembling of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface
- 2. A cascade of water flowing over a steep cliff or rock formation
- 4. A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust that orbits the Sun and develops a bright, glowing tail when near the Sun
- 5. A colorful arc in the sky caused by the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water droplets
- 7. A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes strong winds
- 12. A mountain or hill with a vent or crater through which molten rock, ash, and gases are ejected