A fire that burns trees and plants in a forest.
forest fire
A long time with little or no rain, making the ground very dry.
drought
Emission of gas, rocks and lava from a volcano.
volcanic eruption
A sudden increase in a disease that spreads to many people in one area.
epidemic
Overflow of water that covers dry land. It can be caused by other natural disasters like hurricanes and tsunamis.
flood
Shaking of the ground caused by movement under the earth's surface.
earthquake
A situation where many people do not have enough food to eat.
famine
A large amount of soft wet earth sliding down the mountain.
mudslide
A large amount of snow and ice that falls down a mountain quickly.
avalanche
A strong wind that spins in a funnel shape and can cause damage.
tornado
A large wave caused by an underwater earthquake or explosion.
tsunami