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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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
Now, a new federal bill with bipartisan support has been introduced to beef up emergency preparedness for pets in the event of natural disasters like wildfires or hurricanes.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Joe Kottke Joe Kottke is an assignment editor at NBC News covering domestic news, including politics, crime, natural disasters, immigration and LGBTQ issues.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 24 Feb. 2026
The sci-fi show takes place in a world in which the population has been mostly decimated by an apocalyptic natural disaster, except for the lucky few who made it into a bunker built for wealthy elites.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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