Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
natural-catastrophe
Noun
/ˈnæʧərəl kærˈtæstrəfi/
Definition
A severe and often sudden event that causes significant damage to the environment, property, or human life, typically resulting from natural processes.
Examples
- The earthquake was a natural catastrophe that caused widespread destruction.
- Following the hurricane, many communities faced the challenges of rebuilding after the natural catastrophe.
- Natural catastrophes often require large-scale emergency responses.
Meaning
Natural catastrophes are events that occur in nature, leading to destructive outcomes, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires.
Synonyms
- Natural disaster
- Cataclysm
- Crisis
- Tragedy
