natural disaster

noun

: a sudden and terrible event in nature (such as a hurricane, tornado, or flood) that usually results in serious damage and many deaths

The earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters of this century.

Examples of natural disaster in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ambition is for Cinemalistics to move beyond crime and into a total of 12 areas such as sport, breaking news, politics, scandals, natural disasters and major public events. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

The bacteria is found all over the world, but is most common in developing countries and in crowded or unhygienic conditions, such as refugee camps, areas hit by natural disasters or war, schools and daycare centers. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

At least 20 locations of Waffle House — the 24-hour Southern chain with a legendary reputation for trying to stay open around natural disasters — have been temporarily closed across Florida and Alabama, according to public map data. — Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Check boarding facilities and veterinary offices Another important resource is a list of local facilities and services that can take in animals in the event of a natural disaster or emergency situation and 24-hour emergency phone numbers. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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