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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Children experienced formidable challenges in 2024 — conflict, displacement, climate shocks, natural disasters, public health emergencies, extreme poverty. —

Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Given the $195 billion in damage, it has been considered the costliest natural disaster in Texas history. —

Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024 More than twice the percentage of BNPL users had lost government benefits, relocated because of housing costs, experienced a natural disaster/weather event or were evicted in the past year, compared with nonusers. —

Hien An Ngo, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024 The filing also discusses various risk factors, including competition from other entertainment venues, economic conditions, and potential impacts from natural disasters. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for natural disaster

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