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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Unexpected world events Big scary events (natural disasters, school shootings, and terrorist attacks) or exposure to violence on the evening news can affect children of every age.
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Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
That's how much the average annual cost of home insurance has surged across the country since 2021, largely due to severe weather and natural disasters.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
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Driven by severe weather and natural disasters, the average cost of homeowners insurance has risen by 46% since 2021, the report shows.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 17 May 2026
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Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
That's how much the average annual cost of home insurance has surged across the country since 2021, largely due to severe weather and natural disasters.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Driven by severe weather and natural disasters, the average cost of homeowners insurance has risen by 46% since 2021, the report shows.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 17 May 2026
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 23 May. 2026.
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