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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On one hand, part of their appreciation for warning sirens lies in the noble purpose of preventing harm in the face of incipient natural disasters.
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Since then, the group has operated on five continents, responding to everything from natural disasters and public health emergencies to displacement and conflict.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Editor’s Note: Design for Impact is a series spotlighting architectural solutions for communities displaced by the climate crisis, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
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Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 July 2025
Such facilities have flocked to the state for its competitive operating costs, low natural disaster risk and strong fiber infrastructure, among other advantages.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
Since then, the group has operated on five continents, responding to everything from natural disasters and public health emergencies to displacement and conflict.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Editor’s Note: Design for Impact is a series spotlighting architectural solutions for communities displaced by the climate crisis, natural disasters and other humanitarian emergencies.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for natural disaster
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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