A period of no or very little rain.
drought
The shaking of the earth
earthquake
When soil on a mountain slope breaks off
landslide
A big wave caused by an earthquake under the sea
tsunami
Too much rain in an area
flood
Strong, rotating wind that destroys everything in its path.
tornado
Often started by lightning or drought
fire
The same as a landslide but in snow
avalanche
Severe winter storms characterized by heavy snow and strong winds.
blizzard
A widespread scarcity of food.
famine
