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.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Just about every awards season this decade has had to shift and readjust calendar dates in the wake of everything from pandemics to industry strikes to natural disasters.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2025
The mission series, which began in 2006, aims to prepare for more effective responses to natural disasters while strengthening relationships and security ties.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Oregon’s PacifiCorp has faced a series of lawsuits over wildfires that broke out in 2020, which were among the worst natural disasters in state history.
—Colleen Slevin, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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