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

Biggest Bed’s aim was to raise awareness for children and teens who lack proper sleeping accommodations in the face of natural disasters, abuse, and poverty. —Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 12 June 2026

That’s in part due to the cost of responding to natural disasters. —Simmone Shah, Time, 11 June 2026

The tool is exclusively used by public safety agencies during natural disasters — including flash floods, wildfires, and levee or dam breaches — and other widespread public safety hazards to alert the public to evacuate. —Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026

Last month, the FEMA Review Council floated sweeping changes to the disaster agency, turning it into a leaner organization that plays a supporting role in reacting to natural disasters, requiring state agencies to take the lead. —Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 9 June 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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