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

Through the organization, veterans have participated in search and rescue, helped farmers, guided first responders during natural disasters and provided assistance for security operations, according to Lewis. — Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026

On the front lines during natural disasters Janinna Sesa, former director of Caritas Chiclayo, worked with the bishop for eight years, including during the pandemic, the flooding caused by the coastal El Niño in 2017, and Cyclone Yaku in 2023. — Claudia Rebaza, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026

This is the day of maximal public attention to television and online news, on par with wars and natural disasters and the World Cup finals. — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Aerial images can help document disaster damage Beyond helping emergency managers assess immediate conditions, the aircraft's imagery and data can also provide documentation of damage caused by natural disasters. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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