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An _________ is a large amount of snow that quickly moves down a slope. (volcanic eruption, tornado, avalanche)

avalanche

A type of landslide that involves the flow of mud and debris down a slope.

Mudslides

a giant, circular, swirling storm?

hurricabe

: Strong winds that lift and carry dust and sand, reducing visibility and air quality.

Dust Storms

**: Tropical storms in the South Pacific and Indian Ocean.

Cyclone

A _________ is a giant swirling storm. (drought, flood, typhoon)

typhoon

Extended periods of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.

Droughts:

Extended periods of deficient rainfall relative to the average for a region.

Droughts

A _________ is a huge ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquake. (tsunami, flood, earthquake)

tsunami

A ________ is the movement of mass of rock, debris, or earth down slope. (landslide, tsunami, earthquake

LANDSLIDE

Sudden collapse of the ground due to the dissolution of underlying limestone or other soluble rocks.

. Sinkholes

A _________ is a huge ocean wave usually caused by underwater earthquake. (tsunami, flood, earthquake)

tsunami

A ________ is the movement of mass of rock, debris, or earth down slope. (landslide, tsunami, earthquake)

landslide

Similar to hurricanes, but occurring in the Northwest Pacific.

Typhoons

Prolonged periods of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

Heatwaves

Sudden outbreaks of pests that can devastate crops and ecosystems.

Pest Infestations

Release of radioactive materials due to accidents at nuclear power plants.

. Nuclear Accidents

An _________ is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground. (landslide, earthquake, flood)

earthquake

Collision of meteoroids with the Earth, which can cause significant destruction.

Meteorite Impacts

Damage to crops and vegetation caused by freezing temperatures.

Frosts:

Rising of the Earth's crust due to tectonic forces, which can lead to earthquakes and landslides.

. Tectonic Uplift

A _________ is an uncontrolled fire that typically occurs in forested areas. (drought, fl

wildfire

A _________ is when lava and gas are released from a volcano, sometimes explosively. (typhoon, tsunami, volcanic eruption)

volacanic eruption

Large waves caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, often leading to coastal flooding.

. Tidal Waves

: Freezing rain that coats surfaces with ice, causing hazardous conditions.

Ice Storms

A _________ is when lava and gas are released from a volcano, sometimes explosively. (typhoon, tsunami, )

volcanic eruption

Severe snowstorms characterized by strong winds and low visibility.

Blizzards

An _________ is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground. (landslide, earthquake, flood)

earthquake

Severe shortage of food resulting from various factors, including drought, war, or economic instability.

Famine

Disturbances in the Earth's magnetosphere caused by solar activity, which can disrupt communication and power systems.

Solar Storms

A ______ is an overflow of water. ( tsunami, flood, earthquake)

flood