Weather Phenomena Crossword Puzzle

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.