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106A natural event that causes great damage or loss of life is a natural disaster. Most natural disasters are caused by weather and come up rather unexpectedly.Given below are the pictures of some natural disasters. Read the descriptions and write their names with the help of the Clue Box.Natural DisastersTsunami is caused due to an earthquake on the ocean bed.File-O-FactThunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Tsunami, Landslides, EarthquakesClue Box1.Massive storm systems that form over warm ocean waters and move toward land. They also cause powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding.....................................2.Powerful rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and cloud. They can destroy large buildings and uproot trees. ....................................3.Dangerous storms that include lightning and thunder. They also cause heavy rainfall, hail and tornadoes. ....................................4.Series of waves caused by the displacement of a large volume of water in a water body. They can kill or injure people, and damage or destroy buildings as the waves come in and go out. ....................................5.Shaking of the earth%u2019s surface due to sudden movements of the earth%u2019s tectonic plates. They cause serious destruction to the property and injury to people. ....................................6.Movement of mass of rock or earth due to gravity. They cause property damage, injury and death. They can also result from earthquakes. ....................................246135