Catastrophic Events Crossword

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action.
A mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.
A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush.
A long high sea wave caused by an earthquake, submarine landslide, or other disturbance.
A severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility.
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
An opening in the earth's crust through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape
A small rocky body orbiting the sun.
Something very harmful or disastrous. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, and tsunamis are usually this