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