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

Cactus Jack also assisted in the fallout of other natural disasters, launching an emergency food program after Houston’s winter storm in early 2021. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 July 2024

Heat kills more people than hurricanes, tornadoes, or other natural disasters. —Solcyré Burga, TIME, 12 July 2024

American fisheries can’t afford to wait several years for relief after a natural disaster strikes. —Byron Donalds, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024

In areas at low risk of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, the premiums have risen along with inflation and the increasing values of homes. —Laurent Belsie, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 July 2024