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

That’s crucially important following natural disasters such as January’s Los Angeles wildfires, which caused tens of billions of dollars in losses. —Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025

State officials on the front lines of preparing for natural disasters and responding to emergencies say severe cuts to federal security grants, restrictions on money intended for readiness and funding delays tied to litigation are posing a growing risk to their ability to respond to crises. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025

Imagine doctors receiving vital medical kits from orbit after a natural disaster, or soldiers getting urgent supplies in minutes instead of hours. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025

This is because Miami-Dade is particularly exposed to natural disasters, which are becoming more frequent and more severe due to climate change. —Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for natural disaster

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