Natural Disasters Word Search
11 words · 13×13 grid
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Natural disasters are extreme events that can reshape a landscape in hours. Storms bring the spinning winds of a hurricane, a cyclone, or a narrow tornado, and heavy rain can turn into a flood or trigger a landslide. Undersea movement sends a tsunami racing across the ocean, snow gives way as an avalanche, and a volcanic eruption reshapes a mountain. Dry seasons deepen into drought. When warning comes, people evacuate. This word puzzle gathers eleven of them.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a hurricane and a cyclone in this natural disasters word search?
They are the same kind of storm with different regional names. A HURRICANE forms over the Atlantic, a CYCLONE over the Indian Ocean.
What causes a tsunami?
Usually an undersea earthquake or landslide displaces a huge volume of water, sending waves that grow tall as they reach shallow coast.
Is this natural disasters word search free to print?
Yes, it is free to play online or download as a printable PDF, with no signup and no watermark.
Does the PDF include an answer key?
Yes, the PDF has the puzzle on page one and the full answer key on page two.
