I. Write the names of the disasters on the line, then match them to the pictures.
tsunami

earthquake

drought

avalanche

flood
tornado

mudslide

volcanic

eruption

typhoon

wildfire

1. A sudden, violent shaking of the earth’s surface. _________
2. Hot lava, ash and gases come up suddenly from below the earth’s surface through an
opening of a mountain. _________
3. A mass of snow, ice, and rock that falls down the side of a mountain. _________
4. A large amount of wet earth that suddenly falls down a hill. _________
5. A series of large ocean waves, usually caused by an underwater earthquake or a volcanic
explosion. _________
6. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds. _________
7. A long period of time when there is little or no rain. _________
8. A very strong wind that goes quickly round in a circle or funnel. _________
9. A fire that starts in an area of countryside and spreads very quickly. _________
10. A large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry. _________