Unit 5. Vocabulary

A large amount of snow, ice and rocks suddenly falling down a mountain.

"After the heavy snowfall, the mountain was at risk of an ________."

A strong snowstorm with very cold temperatures and strong winds.

"The ________ made it hard to see and the roads were covered in snow."

A long period without enough rain, causing water shortages.

"The crops died because of the ________ that lasted for months."

A fast-moving, spinning column of air that can cause a lot of damage.

"The ________ touched down in the field, destroying everything in its path."

A sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements in the Earth's crust.

"The ground started to shake and we realized there was an ________."

When water covers land that is usually dry, often after heavy rain.

"The river overflowed, causing a big ________ in the town."

A large, powerful wave caused by an earthquake under the sea.

"After the earthquake, a huge ________ struck the coastal town."

When a volcano explodes, sending hot lava, ash and gases into the air.

"The ________ covered nearby villages with ash and lava."

A large fire that spreads quickly, often in forests or grasslands.

"The dry weather made it easy for a ________ to start."

A steep, high rock face, often near the ocean.

"We climbed to the top of the ________ and saw a beautiful view of the sea."