Across
- 4. when water overflows onto normally dry land. It can happen due to heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or the failure of dams or levees. Floods can damage homes and crops.
- 5. a powerful ocean wave caused by underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. It can be incredibly destructive when it reaches the shore.
- 6. a massive and strong storm that forms over warm ocean waters. It has powerful winds and heavy rain, leading to flooding and property damage.
- 7. a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. It can make buildings and structures sway or collapse.
- 8. a swirling column of air that descends from thunderclouds to the ground. It has a funnel shape and can cause significant destruction in its path.
Down
- 1. an uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through forests and grasslands. It can be ignited by lightning, human activities, or other causes.
- 2. a powerful release of lava, gas, and ash from a volcano. It can create lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and ashfall, impacting nearby areas.
- 3. a long period of below-average rainfall, leading to water shortages and parched conditions. It can affect agriculture and water supplies.