Grade 8. Unit 9. Natural disater Vocab

Front

A sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface. _________

Back

earthquake

Front

Hot lava, ash, and gases erupt from a mountain's opening.

Back

volcanic eruption

Front

Mass of snow, ice, and rock falling down a mountain.

Back

avalanche

Front

Large wet soil mass falling down a hill.

Back

mudslide

Front

Large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

Back

tsunami

Front

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds.

Back

typhoon

Front

A long period with little or no rain

Back

drought

Front

Strong wind that spins in a circle or funnel

Back

tornado

Front

A fire that starts in the countryside and spreads quickly.

Back

wildfire

Front

A large amount of water covering usually dry land

Back

flood