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

    Nov 24, 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 the natural …

  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 natural hazard …

  3. 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!

  4. 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 eruptions, …

  5. Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | Natural Disasters | CDC

    Learn healthy ways to cope after a natural disaster. Preparation, planning, and practice are key to surviving an earthquake. Learn how to protect yourself and others from extreme heat. Know what to …

  6. 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 earthquakes, volcanic …

  7. What is a natural disaster? - The Institute for Environmental Research ...

    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 social, …

  8. 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 wind, water, …

  9. What exactly is a natural disaster? • Michigan Advance

    Jul 16, 2025 · Natural disasters include all types of severe weather, including winter storms, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. Extreme heat, though not considered an official disaster by …

  10. Types of Disasters - Natural and Human-Caused Disasters

    Natural disasters are large-scale geological or meteorological events that have the potential to cause loss of life or property. Severe storms and floods are the most common types of natural disasters …