Natural disasters are catastrophic events caused by natural processes and phenomena that result in widespread destruction, loss of life, and significant disruption to communities and ecosystems. These events are often unpredictable and can occur suddenly or develop over time, posing significant challenges to human safety, infrastructure, and the environment.

Natural disasters encompass a wide range of events, including but not limited to floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, droughts, cyclones, tsunamis, landslides, severe weather storms, storm surges, heatwaves, blizzards, volcanoes, and avalanches. Each type of disaster has its unique characteristics and impacts.