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 initial aim is to provide one million nights of housing annually, for families traveling for medical care, survivors fleeing domestic violence, or those in need of emergency accommodation in the face of natural disasters. — Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Economic growth is concentrating more people and assets in high-risk areas, such as coastal regions prone to hurricanes and flooding, while increasingly severe weather patterns are raising the threat of natural disasters. — Monica Ningen, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026

Beneficiaries include people recovering from natural disasters, families traveling for medical care and survivors escaping domestic violence. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Reflect Orbital remains adamant that reflecting sunlight could be a game changer for solar power generation, aiding during search and rescue missions, and responding to natural disasters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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