This disaster happens when the ground shakes like a giant doing jumping jacks.
→ Earthquake
A place you go to stay safe, like nature’s timeout corner.
→ Shelter
When people freak out and stop thinking clearly.
→ Panic
The top layer of the Earth—the part we walk, run, and trip on.
→ Crust
Something that does not give up or break easily—stubborn, strong, and says “nice try” to danger
Resistant
When a volcano explodes and shoots hot stuff into the sky.
→ Volcanic eruption
A huge spinning storm with strong winds and an eye—but not the kind that sees you.
→ Hurricane
A fast, twisting column of air that looks like a crazy wind-spaghetti.
→ Tornado
The hot, thick layer below the crust—kind of like Earth’s giant blanket.
→ Mantle
This word describes something very strong, forceful, or aggressive—like a storm that seriously needs to calm down.
Violent
So dangerous it can cause death—handle with caution!
→ Deadly
Total destruction—when everything looks like a sad Lego set.
→ Devastation
To get better after something bad happened—people or places can do this.
→ Recover
This happens when water rises and goes everywhere, like it forgot personal space.
Overflow
Melty, super-hot rock—basically Earth’s spicy soup.
→ Magma
The center of the Earth—hotter than your mom’s frying pan.
→ Core
Huge pieces of the Earth's crust that move around very slowly—like shy giant puzzle pieces.
→ Continental plate
This word means a terrible event like an earthquake or hurricane—Mother Nature having a very bad day.
Disaster
Broken pieces everywhere—nature’s messy leftovers.
→ Debris
A long period with no rain—plants call it their least favorite time.
→ Drought
To destroy or knock down completely—buildings fear this word.
→ Demolish
To make a deep hole in the ground using a machine—not the dancing kind.
→ Drill
→ Drill
The big bowl-shaped hole at the top of a volcano—not for cereal.
→ Crater
Hot melted rock that comes out of a volcano (magma’s glow-up).
→ Lava
A person who makes it through a disaster—strong and lucky!
→ Survivor