This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.

The shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth's surface happens during this.

A fire that rages out of control in the wilderness, like forest or countryside is called a __________.

A series of giant waves that happen after underwater movement due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a ____________ .

When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.

These come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a funnel, or cone-shaped cloud, with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.

A massive wave that can cause destruction when it reaches land.

The sudden sliding of snow, ice, and rock down a slope.

The sliding of rock and soil down a slope.

A long period of very dry weather.

An opening in Earth’s crust that allows hot magma from beneath the crust to reach the surface.

Sudden shaking of the ground

How can some of the impacts of earthquakes be reduced?

Where do most earthquakes occur?

Where do most volcanoes occur?

The picture shows four possible locations for constructing a building near a fault. Select the location that represents the safest place to construct the building.

Natural hazards are something most people experience at some time in their life. Engineers work to develop and improve techniques and materials that make the impact of natural disasters less severe.

An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake.

The diagram shows a building that is on support stilts.

The support stilts are most likely designed to protect the building from ___________________________.