Ordenar Letras Disaster Vocabulary ChallengeVersión en línea Test your knowledge of terms related to catastrophic events and their impact on the environment. por dayana calvo 1 A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Q R A T E A K E H U 2 A powerful tropical storm characterized by strong winds and heavy rain. R C H U N A R E I 3 A series of large ocean waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. N U I T S M A 4 An overflow of water onto normally dry land, often due to heavy rainfall or storm surges. L O D O G F N I 5 A long period with much less rain than usual, causing water shortages and dry conditions. H U D O G T R 6 An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten rock, ash, and gases can escape. A C L N V O O 7 An uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly through vegetation, often in forested areas. R L D I W F I E 8 The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by heavy rain or earthquakes. L N L E I S A D D 9 A weather event with strong winds and falling pieces of ice that can damage crops, buildings, and vehicles O A L M S R T H I