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a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
earthquake
this disaster happens when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent
volcanic eruption
an extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea
tsunami
a fire that is burning strongly and out of control on an area of grass or bushes in the countryside
wildfire
a mass of rock and earth moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
landslide
an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning
storm
a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
flood
a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground
tornado
a long period when there is little or no rain
drought
a large amount of wet dirt that moves down a hill or mountain and that can cause a lot of death and destruction
mudslide
a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
avalanche
An extremely difficult time in a situation
Crisis
A request to the public for money or help
Appeal
To escape from danger
Flee
Food and goods which people need in daily life
Supplies
A situation in which there is not enough of something
Shortage
