Natural disasters and Global issues

a violent storm with very strong winds

_________is the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.

something burns in a way that causes damage and cannot be controlled

an extremely strong and dangerous wind that blows in a circle

a storm that has thunder (= loud noise) and lightning (= sudden flashes of light in the sky)

(a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack:

damage caused to water by harmful substances

a big wave caused by an earthquake under the sea

This natural disaster happens because of too much rain

a storm with strong winds and snow

the state of being without a home

This natural disaster occurs when hot materials such as lava, dust, rocks, and gas are thrown out of a volcano.

harmful substances in the air, often consisting of waste from vehicles or industry

a large amount of snow that falls down the side of a mountain

animals and plants that grow independently of people, usually in natural conditions

A ... is a period of time when an area or region experiences the lack of water in streams, rivers, lakes, and groundwater.

A sudden and intense shaking of the ground, often causing destruction and loss of life.