Natural Disasters

A violent storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain

A sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface

An extremely large wave caused by a violent movement of the earth under the sea

A large amount of snow and ice that suddenly falls down a mountain

A very strong wind that goes quickly round in a circle or funnel

A long period of time when there is a little or no rain and crops die

A large amount of water covering an area of land that is usually dry

Complete the sentences. 1. Rescue workers are able to give immediate . 2. Over 80,000 have lost their lives from Burma`s devastating cyclone, one of the worst natural disasters in . 3. The were immediately taken to the hospital. 4. The hit the surfers and pushed them onto the shore. 5. Lucy studies such as earthquakes and tornadoes.

Match the words.