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

Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers space phenomena, scientific studies and natural disasters. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The end of Temporary Protected Status — a program intended to protect people in the event of a natural disaster — heightened concerns about deportation to a country that is reeling after twin earthquakes from June 24. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

The security laminate not only protects the entrances against an active shooter, but can help in natural disasters such as tornados as well, Caparelli-Ruff said. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

The same is true for humanitarian aid, especially when natural disasters have knocked out existing infrastructure. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for natural disaster

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