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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When communities need rapid response after natural disasters or public health emergencies, nonprofits are often the first on the ground.
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Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The stakes for predicting a storm or natural disaster are much higher than betting on the winner of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Some 32% of respondents cited natural disasters as a source of anxiety, ahead of politics, but below the cost of living, crime and war.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It's recommended that people have an emergency kit on hand for snowstorms, and other natural disasters like hurricanes.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The stakes for predicting a storm or natural disaster are much higher than betting on the winner of the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Some 32% of respondents cited natural disasters as a source of anxiety, ahead of politics, but below the cost of living, crime and war.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
It's recommended that people have an emergency kit on hand for snowstorms, and other natural disasters like hurricanes.
—Katie Landeck, The Providence Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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