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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The California wildfires are already projected to be the most expensive natural disaster in California history, but a mass exodus could prove even more costly for the state.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The deadly blazes have dealt another brutal blow to the greater Los Angeles area, swiftly becoming one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Aguilar’s red line sets the stage for what could potentially be a fierce battle over the delivery of emergency help in response to the wildfires in and around Los Angeles, which are shaping up to be among the most damaging — and most expensive — natural disasters in the nation’s history.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Her priorities at the moment are finding a place to live and getting the boys back in school — especially her youngest son, who has had to contend with multiple natural disasters already in his short life.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
The deadly blazes have dealt another brutal blow to the greater Los Angeles area, swiftly becoming one of the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Aguilar’s red line sets the stage for what could potentially be a fierce battle over the delivery of emergency help in response to the wildfires in and around Los Angeles, which are shaping up to be among the most damaging — and most expensive — natural disasters in the nation’s history.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
Her priorities at the moment are finding a place to live and getting the boys back in school — especially her youngest son, who has had to contend with multiple natural disasters already in his short life.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Natural disaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20disaster. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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