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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USA Today, 8 May 2026
Finally, there are ethical issues with profiting on things such as deaths, natural disasters and wars.
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Texas’ ability to respond to public health emergencies like disease outbreaks and natural disasters is at risk because of historic federal funding cuts last year, a report released Thursday, May 7, concluded.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The legal action comes as California struggles with an ongoing insurance crisis, where companies are boosting rates, limiting coverage or pulling out completely from regions susceptible to wildfires and other natural disasters.
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USA Today, 8 May 2026
Finally, there are ethical issues with profiting on things such as deaths, natural disasters and wars.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Texas’ ability to respond to public health emergencies like disease outbreaks and natural disasters is at risk because of historic federal funding cuts last year, a report released Thursday, May 7, concluded.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
The legal action comes as California struggles with an ongoing insurance crisis, where companies are boosting rates, limiting coverage or pulling out completely from regions susceptible to wildfires and other natural disasters.
—CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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