Read definitions of natural disasters and name them. 1. a shaking of the ground 2. a huge wave caused by an earthquake

1. Earthquake is a shaking of the ground. 2. Tsunami is a huge wave caused by an earthquake which flows onto land. 3. Hurricane is an extremely violent wind or storm. 4. Flood is a large amount of water that covers an area which is usually dry. 5. Avalanche is a large mass of snow falling down the side of a mountain.