Natural disaster

/nˈatʃəɹəl dˌɪsˈastə/

/nˈætʃɚɹəl dˌɪsˈæstɚ/

Natural disaster

any destruction caused by the nature that results in a great amount of damage or the death of many, such as an earthquake, flood, etc.

Examples

1. Take the recent natural disaster as a reminder of the fragility of our planet.

2. They have been hit with a double whammy of a natural disaster and an economic recession.

3. The city had suffered from a natural disaster, but with the help of government aid and community support, it was able to regain its feet and rebuild stronger than before.

4. The organization has moved mountains to provide aid to those affected by the natural disaster.

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