Many houses collapsed during the ____________, which was caused by a sudden movement of the Earth’s plates.

• tornado
• earthquake
• cyclone
• wildfire

A DROUGHT happens when there is too much rainfall, causing rivers to overflow.

A TORNADO is a violent rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

A FLOOD occurs when an earthquake shakes the ground violently.

A LANDSLIDE is when a large amount of snow falls from a mountain suddenly.

A TSUNAMI is a huge sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake.

VOLCANIC ERUPTION happens when an ocean overflows and causes massive flooding.

CYCLONES and hurricanes are the same types of storms but occur in different regions.

A WILDFIRE is a large, uncontrolled fire that spreads rapidly in forests or grasslands.

The DESTRUCTION caused by an earthquake is usually minor and does not affect buildings.

A TRAGEDY is a happy event that brings joy and celebration.