Crossword Puzzle Unit 6 Natural hazards and etcOnline version Unit 6 Natural hazards by Paloma Rodriguez 1 Mainly affect the islands of La Palma, Tenerife and Lanzarota (in the Canary Islands) 2 Are rare in Spain, but there can be tremors, especially in the south east of the country. 3 Occur when cold air from the north and north-east of Europe moves over the Peninsula. Temperatures fall, and snow and ice can damage crops and affect transport system. 4 Occur when there is long period with out rain. They can cause serious problems for agriculture. In Spain droughts happen most often in the south and in the Mediterranean regions. 5 Occur when there is a lot of rain or melting snow from the mountains. They can damage homes and crops as well as kill people and animals. They occur especially on the Mediterranean and Cantabrian coasts. 2 3 5 4 1
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