Definitions for natural disaster
nat·u·ral dis·as·ter

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. natural disasternoun

   Any natural phenomenon that causes great damage and loss of life.

2. natural disasternoun

   The emergency situation that is the consequence of such an event.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Natural disaster

   A natural disaster is "the negative impact following an actual occurrence of natural hazard in the event that it significantly harms a community". A natural disaster can cause loss of life or damage property, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake. The severity of the damage depends on the affected population's resilience and on the infrastructure available. Examples of natural hazards include: avalanche, coastal flooding, cold wave, drought, earthquake, hail, heat wave, hurricane (tropical cyclone), ice storm, landslide, lightning, riverine flooding, strong wind, tornado, typhoon, tsunami, volcanic activity, wildfire, winter weather.In modern times, the divide between natural, man-made and man-accelerated disasters is quite difficult to draw. Human choices and activities like architecture, fire, resource management or even climate change potentially play a role in causing "natural disasters". In fact, the term "natural disaster" has been called a misnomer already in 1976. A disaster is a result of a natural or man-made hazard impacting a vulnerable community. It is the combination of the hazard along with exposure of a vulnerable society that results in a disaster. Natural disasters can be aggravated by inadequate building norms, marginalization of people, inequities, overexploitation of resources, extreme urban sprawl and climate change. The rapid growth of the world's population and its increased concentration often in hazardous environments has escalated both the frequency and severity of disasters. With the tropical climate and unstable landforms, coupled with deforestation, unplanned growth proliferation, non-engineered constructions make the disaster-prone areas more vulnerable. Developing countries suffer more or less chronically from natural disasters due to ineffective communication combined with insufficient budgetary allocation for disaster prevention and management.An adverse event will not rise to the level of a disaster if it occurs in an area without vulnerable population. In a vulnerable area, however, such as Nepal during the 2015 earthquake, an adverse event can have disastrous consequences and leave lasting damage, which can take years to repair. The disastrous consequences also affect the mental health of affected communities, often leading to post-traumatic symptoms. These increased emotional experiences can be supported through collective processing, leading to resilience and increased community engagement.

WikidataRate this definition:4.4 / 25 votes

1. Natural disaster

   A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage, and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake, the severity of which depends on the affected population's resilience, or ability to recover. An adverse event will not rise to the level of a disaster if it occurs in an area without vulnerable population. In a vulnerable area, however, such as San Francisco, an earthquake can have disastrous consequences and leave lasting damage, requiring years to repair.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:3.9 / 11 votes

1. natural disaster

   An emergency situation posing significant danger to life and property that results from a natural cause. See also domestic emergencies.

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1. natural disaster

   natural hazards are nothing but the events of natural phenomenon based on climate and geophysical process which leads to create threat or uncomfort situation in the Affected area which is resulting into Loss of life and property

   Volcanic eruption, tsunami, drought, cyclone etc

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on May 20, 2019  

How to pronounce natural disaster?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of natural disaster in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of natural disaster in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of natural disaster in a Sentence

1. Maryam Kamalmaz:

   Whenever a natural disaster struck, he was there. He worked in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, when the tsunami hitIndonesia, Majd went there to serve others. He also worked with war victims in Kosovo and Bosnia following the catastrophic wars in those countries.

2. Ryan Mauro:

   The fact they are celebrating is not surprising at all. Whenever something bad happens in America, whether a terrorist attack or even a natural disaster, they see it as Allah punishing America.

3. Gary LeBlanc:

   While we have been all over the world to help people get back on their feet after a natural disaster, this is unique, we will help welcome those fleeing their homes to Romania with food, water, essential needs and love.

4. Eric Holcomb:

   When another state is devastated by a natural disaster, Indiana is committed to providing resources to help response and recovery efforts, we are ready when called to serve and respond. I pray for the safety of all the citizens, first responders and volunteers in the days and weeks to come.

5. Nate Mook:

   In Haiti, Jose saw how a natural disaster can make access to food one of the biggest challenges, it's where he realized that food should be a solution, not a problem.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Natural_Disaster
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_Disaster
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=natural disaster
4. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf