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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In some cases, however, your insurance may not cover all of these expenses, particularly if your policy has exclusions related to explosions or natural disasters. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024 Chacon’s admirable goal for the past three decades has been to help students of any ethnicity who were in need because of poverty, disability or natural disasters. —

Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024 From plagues to wars, natural disasters to collapsing economies, these ultra-durable businesses have encountered it all. —

Steve Booren, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024 Predictions about politics or natural disasters are published alongside their claims to deliver returns on high-risk bets. —

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