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  1. Natural disaster | Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 20, 2025 · Natural disaster, any calamitous occurrence generated by the effects of natural, rather than human-driven, phenomena that produces great loss of human life or destruction of …

  2. Natural disaster - Wikipedia

    A natural disaster is the negative impact following an actual occurrence of natural hazard in the event that it significantly harms a community. [1] An example of the distinction between a …

  3. What is a natural disaster? - The Institute for Environmental …

    Jun 16, 2025 · A natural disaster is a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that overwhelms local capacity, leading to significant damage, loss of life, and disruption of …

  4. 24 Types of Natural Disasters That You Need To Know - Outforia

    May 10, 2021 · Wondering what types of natural disasters might strike in your area? Our article discusses all things natural disaster-related to get you started!

  5. Natural disasters: what they are, causes and characteristics

    Natural disasters are natural events that cause significant human or property loss. They are caused by nature and impact human populations severely. Among natural disasters are …

  6. 10 Types of Natural Disasters - Earth How

    A natural disaster is a sudden and extreme event caused by nature that can cause damage and harm people. Examples include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, volcanic …

  7. 7 Different Types Of Natural Disasters To Be Aware Of

    Sep 15, 2025 · A natural disaster is a sudden, extreme natural hazard that threatens life, damages property, and disrupts communities. These events are driven by powerful forces like …

  8. Natural Disasters, Definition, Types and Examples

    Jan 14, 2024 · Natural disasters, stemming from Earth's processes over 4.54 billion years, encompass floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, and earthquakes, profoundly impacting the …

  9. What exactly is a natural disaster? - Grist

    What are the major types of natural disasters? Natural disasters include all types of severe weather, including winter storms, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires.

  10. Natural and Human-Made Disasters | Field Epi Manual | CDC

    Aug 8, 2024 · Every year, approximately 400 natural disasters occur worldwide. Added to these are 30–40 armed conflicts 1. Together, these and other emergencies imperil the health of …