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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Newsom was correct to pinpoint this infrastructure problem in a state plagued by natural disasters.
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
Like all natural disasters, rebuilding is an onerous process.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
This year brought natural disasters, economic challenges, and political strife, including the recent government shutdown, which strained families and businesses across the country.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Democratic state lawmakers have urged DeSantis to end the state of emergency, including in a July letter asking him to redirect resources to hurricanes and other natural disaster responses.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 30 Nov. 2025
Like all natural disasters, rebuilding is an onerous process.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 27 Nov. 2025
This year brought natural disasters, economic challenges, and political strife, including the recent government shutdown, which strained families and businesses across the country.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Nov. 2025
Democratic state lawmakers have urged DeSantis to end the state of emergency, including in a July letter asking him to redirect resources to hurricanes and other natural disaster responses.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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