Natural Disasters

tsunami

an extremely large wave caused by movement of the Earth under the sea, often caused by an earthquake

flood

a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry

drought

a long period when there is little or no rain

earthquake

a sudden violent movement of the Earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage

hurricane

a violent wind which has a circular movement

landslide

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

wildfire

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

avalanche

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

volcanic eruption

when a volcano explodes inside and flames, rocks, and lava come out of the top

tornado

a violent rotating column of air