Crossword Puzzle Natural Disasters CrosswordOnline version Test your knowledge on natural disasters with this crossword puzzle. by Marta González 1 Sudden shaking of the ground caused by tectonic plates. 2 Large ocean wave generated by underwater earthquakes. 3 Mountain that erupts hot lava, ash, and gases. 4 Intense tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain. 5 Overflow of water onto normally dry land. 6 Violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm. 7 Uncontrolled fire in forests or grasslands. 8 Extended period of below-average rainfall. 7 3 4 1 6 5 8 2