Natural Disasters Worksheets to Explore the Power of Nature

Looking for a fun and educational way to teach kids about natural disasters? Our natural disasters worksheets are packed with exciting activities that help learners discover the science behind earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, floods, and more!

Download now and bring the classroom to life — one natural disaster at a time!

What You’ll Find in Natural Disasters Worksheets?

Natural disasters are powerful events that happen in nature and can cause damage to people, animals, buildings, and the environment. They are not caused by humans — they happen because of natural forces like the weather, the earth, or water.

Explore more about natural disasters vocabulary in English!

Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • Vocabulary Builders: Learn key terms like earthquake, tsunami, volcano, tornado, and flood with matching, tracing, and definition tasks.
  • Labeling Activities: Label parts of a volcano, hurricane structure, or emergency preparedness kit.
  • Cut and Paste Exercises: Match pictures to disaster types or sort items into “safe” vs. “unsafe” during emergencies.
  • Crossword Puzzles and Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary while keeping it fun and engaging.
  • Coloring and Drawing Pages: Let kids express what they’ve learned visually — great for younger learners.

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Natural Disasters Matching Worksheets

1. Look at the pictures of the natural disasters. Match each picture to the correct name by writing the number of the name inside the circle next to the picture. Use the word box to help you.

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2. Look at each picture of a natural disaster. Draw a line to match the picture to its correct name from the list. Try to match them all correctly!

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Circle the Natural Disasters Worksheets

Look at each picture carefully. Read the words next to the picture and circle the correct word that names the natural disaster shown.

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Natural Disasters Fill in the Blanks Worksheets

1. Look at each picture carefully. Choose the correct natural disaster word from the box and write it in the blank space below the matching picture. Use the images to help you identify each event.

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2. These are names of natural disasters. Fill in the missing letters to complete each word correctly. Use the pictures or word list to help you if needed.

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3. Read each definition carefully. Then, choose the correct natural disaster from the word box and write its name in the blank space next to the matching description. Use each word only once.

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Natural Disasters Word Search Worksheets

Can you find the natural disaster words hidden in the puzzle? Look carefully and circle each word you find. Words may go across, down, or diagonally. Have fun searching!

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Natural Disasters Crossword Puzzle Worksheets

Use the definitions on the next page to help you figure out the names of 12 natural disasters. Then, write each name in the correct space in the crossword puzzle below. Make sure the spelling is correct!

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Answer:

  1. Tsunami
  2. Hurricane
  3. Snowstorm
  4. Landslide
  5. Heatwave
  6. Drought
  7. Cyclone
  8. Earthquake
  9. Wildfire
  10. Tornado
  11. Flood
  12. Typhoon

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