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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World Central Kitchen Chef Jose Andres’ World Central Kitchen has earned its stellar reputation by providing meals to those affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises.
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The video took the city through the decades and highlighted the city’s importance in history and natural disaster .
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The country is currently enduring its worst drought since records began in 1950, according to Cemaden, the country’s natural disaster monitoring center.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In October, federal officials warned payments would be delayed and refused to tap into USDA contingency funds, saying they were reserved for emergencies like natural disasters.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
The video took the city through the decades and highlighted the city’s importance in history and natural disaster .
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
The country is currently enduring its worst drought since records began in 1950, according to Cemaden, the country’s natural disaster monitoring center.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
In October, federal officials warned payments would be delayed and refused to tap into USDA contingency funds, saying they were reserved for emergencies like natural disasters.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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