1. read definitions of natural disasters and name them. 1. a large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain 2. an extremely violent wind or storm 3. large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry 4. a huge wave caused by an earthquake which flows onto land 5. a period of time with no rain

1. a large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain - snow avalanche
2. an extremely violent wind or storm -  hurricane
3. large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry - flood
4. a huge wave caused by an earthquake which flows onto land – tsunami
5. a period of time with no rain - drought