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 advisory noted there are risks of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and landslides — warning the Kathmandu Valley is prone to harsh weather. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

The organizing committee also has comprehensive insurance policies as protection in case of natural disasters or security threats. —Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 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, 6 Apr. 2026

In anticipation of that, the health department is conducting meetings with public schools, the Mid-America Regional Council, coroners and other health entities to determine how Wyandotte County would coordinate emergency responses in the case of an infectious disease outbreak or a natural disaster. —Sofi Zeman april 6, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026

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