Weather Phenomena Crossword Puzzle

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Weather Phenomena Crossword Puzzle

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QUESTIONS LIST:

  • thunderstorm : a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
  • tornado : a violent rotating column of air in a storm.
  • hurricane : a large tropical storm with high winds and heavy rain.
  • blizzard : a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.
  • cyclone : a large scale air mass that rotates around a center of low pressure.
  • flood : overflow of water, often due to heavy rain or melting snow.
  • drought : a prolonged period of below-average rainfall.
  • hailstorm : a storm where hailstones fall from the sky.
  • lightning : a sudden electrical discharge, often seen in thunderstorms.
  • rainbow : a multicolored arc caused by light refracting through rain droplets.
  • fog : a thick cloud of tiny water droplets near the ground, reducing visibility.
  • heatwave : a prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
  • avalanche : a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling down a mountainside.
  • sleet : ice pellets that form when freezing rain falls.
  • dust storm : a storm of dust and debris, often in dry areas.
  • gale : a strong wind, typically over 34 knots (39 mph).
  • earthquake : a sudden shaking of the ground, often caused by tectonic activity.
  • frost : ice crystals that form on surfaces when temperatures drop.
  • tsunami : a large ocean wave caused by an undersea earthquake or volcanic eruption.
  • cloudburst : a sudden, heavy rainfall in a short period of time.