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Natural calamities

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Across

2. A violent wind which has a circular movement, especially found in the West Atlantic Ocean.

6. A strong wind in a desert carrying a large amount of sand.

7. When there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death.

8. A flash of bright light in the sky which is produced by electricity moving between clouds or from clouds to the ground.

9. An extremely large wave caused by movement of the Earth under the sea.

12. A mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope.

13. A sudden heavy fall of hail.

14. To fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems.

15. A strong dangerous wind which forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground.

 

Down

1. A fire which is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside.

3. A sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage.

4. A severe snow storm with strong winds.

5. A large amount of ice, snow and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.

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

11. A long period when there is little or no rain.