1. mistral - a strong, dry cold North or northwestern wind
2.cyclone - severe windstorm characterized by spiraling winds
3. sirocco - windstorm that blows up clouds of dust or sand
4. glacier - slow moving river odds snow and ice that moves on earth's surface
5. drought - long period of dry weather resulting in water shortages
6. harbor - a safe place for ships to dock
<span>Periodic flooding of the river caused a great deal of death and destruction.</span>
