What is an extremely large, powerful, and destructive storm with very strong winds that occurs especially in the western part of the Atlantic Ocean? hurricane. What is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust? earthquake. What is a violent and destructive storm in which powerful winds move around a central point? tornado. What is a severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time? blizzard. What is a very high, large wave in the ocean that is usually caused by an earthquake under the sea and that can cause great destruction when it reaches land
tsunami. What is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water? drought. wildfire. What is a sudden explosion of rock, ash, and lava? volcanic eruption. What is the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff? landslide. What is an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land? flood