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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Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
The 2020 Labor Day weekend fires were among the worst natural disasters in Oregon’s history.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers popular toys, scientific studies, natural disasters, space, and trending news.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
The survey by SafeWise, a company that provides home security and safety insights, looked at violent crimes, property crimes and natural disasters.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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