Natural disasters

An avalanche is ...

A blizzard is ...

An earthquake is ...

A flood is ...

A landslide is ...

A drought is ...

A famine is ....

A wildfire is ...

A volcanic eruption is ...

A hurricane is ...

A heat wave is ...

A tsunami is ...

A tornado is ...

A hailstorm is ...

... is a violent shaking of the ground. Sometimes it is so strong that the ground splits.

... is a terrible wind that rushes across the land. During this natural disaster trees can be uprooted, buildings can be destroyed and cars can be overturned.  

... happens when huge amounts of snow or rocks fall down the side of a mountain. 

... is the lack of rain for a long time.

... is a very strong wind that moves very fast in a circle.

... is a sudden fall of a lot of earth or rocks down a hill, cliff etc. 

After a longstanding drought in South Africa .... is expected to follow, leaving thousands of people without food.

A very dry summer has caused a .... in many parts of Africa.

... is a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water.  

... happens when there is a very strong cold wind and heavy snow.