What is Catastrophe

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Catastrophe

/kə-ˈta-strə-(ˌ)fē/ 
Catastrophe causes great damage and suffering, a disaster. A tsunami, earthquake, hurricane. The antonym is a blessing or a benefit.

Word Background

Imagine a big storm that knocks down trees and floods houses. That’s a catastrophe!

A catastrophe is a sudden, unexpected event that causes a lot of damage or suffering. It’s like a big disaster that can affect many people. Some examples of catastrophes include natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis, or man-made disasters like wars or accidents.

When a catastrophe happens, it can be scary and upsetting. It can cause people to lose their homes, their jobs, or even their loved ones. However, people can also be incredibly brave and resilient in the face of catastrophes, working together to rebuild and recover.

Example Sentence

The flood last year was a terrible catastrophe in which many people died.

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