Natural disastersOnline version Can you identify the forces that shape our world? by Оксана Лихоліт 1 A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain. Hints 1 This word is also used for too many things that arrive or happen at the same time. 2 A sudden heavy fall of ice. Hints 1 Balls of ice that fall like rain. 3 A violent storm with very strong winds. Hints 1 It is a column of air. 4 A storm that comes from the ocean. Hints 1 Another name of it is typhoon. 5 A large amount of water covering an area. Hints 1 It is the result of heavy rains or melting of snow. 6 A severe snow storm with strong winds. Hints 1 A cold wind filled with fine snow. 7 It is burning strongly and out of control on an area of trees, grass or bushes. Hints 1 It spreads rapidly, causing great damage. 8 A mass of earth moving suddenly and quickly down. Hints 1 It is like an avalanche.