Natural Disasters

A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountain.

A period of low rainfall (not enough rain), leading to a shortage of water.

A sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth.

A situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death.

When a place becomes covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems

A violent wind that has a circular movement.

A mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep mountain or cliff.

A dangerous storm which is a spinning cone of wind that destroys buildings as it moves across the ground.

An extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea.

A mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava, gases, steam, and dust are forced out.