Nature Hazards Review

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Across
  1. 2. – A rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land.
  2. 5. – A shaking and vibration at the earth's surface resulting in underground movement
  3. 6. – A localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land
  4. 7. Fire - uncontrolled fires that burn through natural areas, consuming everything in their paths.
  5. 10. – A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving from 74+ mph.
Down
  1. 1. – A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds for a prolonged period
  2. 3. - reducing the risk of loss from the occurrence of any undesirable event
  3. 4. – A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event
  4. 8. - giant waves caused by earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under the sea.
  5. 9. – A prolonged shortage of rainfall resulting in a deficiency in the water supply whether surface