Fill in the Blanks Natural DisastersOnline version Fill in the blanks with the words provided. by Diana Benavides 1 flood wave drought tsunami Volcanic hurricane heat hurricane earthquake blizzard eruption wildfire landslide - A is a massive severe storm which occurs in the tropics . It produces heavy rains and high winds . - A is a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility . - A is caused by a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall ; a shortage of water resulting from this . - An is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground , sometimes causing great destruction , as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action . - A is an overflowing of a large amount of water beyond its normal confines , especially over what is normally dry land . - A is a storm with a violent wind . - A is the sliding down of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff . - A is a long high sea wave caused by an earthquake , submarine landslide , or other disturbance . - A happens when lava and gas are discharged from a volcanic vent . - A is a large , destructive fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush . - A is a prolonged period of abnormally hot weather .