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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Home insurance premiums are set to dramatically increase over the next few decades, particularly in cities more likely to suffer natural disasters.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The atmosphere backstage was essentially a facsimile, with artists finding a deft balance between celebrating their wins while acknowledging the awards happening in the wake of a major natural disaster.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
Victims of other natural disasters, like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, should check the IRS website for their specific deadlines.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The two major fires and several smaller ones created the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles County history, killing 28 people and damaging or destroying more than 16,000 structures, Cal Fire said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
The atmosphere backstage was essentially a facsimile, with artists finding a deft balance between celebrating their wins while acknowledging the awards happening in the wake of a major natural disaster.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Feb. 2025
Victims of other natural disasters, like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, should check the IRS website for their specific deadlines.
—Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The two major fires and several smaller ones created the worst natural disaster in Los Angeles County history, killing 28 people and damaging or destroying more than 16,000 structures, Cal Fire said.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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