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 plan examines how natural disasters could impact residents, homes, infrastructure and essential facilities, while identifying ways to reduce damage and strengthen community resilience. —Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters, holidays, and trending news. —Julia Gomez, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Climate change can also exacerbate coal ash threats, Cassel said, and natural disasters including hurricanes or floods can spill coal ash into rivers or other bodies of water, which can affect residents or those who clean up the coal ash. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026

Building true relationships with artisan partners also means working with them through the unexpected challenges that can impact production deadlines, such as natural disasters or political unrest. —Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

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