Disaster

A disaster is a sudden, calamitous event that causes widespread destruction, disruption, and loss of life. It can be natural, such as earthquakes or floods, or human-made, like transport accidents or conflicts.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a series of recent high-impact events, including a deadly ferry sinking in Zimbabwe, a cricket team's response to a sporting 'disaster,' and Venezuelan refugees facing new crises.

Latest on Disaster

• Australia look for response to 'Darwin Disaster' in second Bangladesh test
• Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
• China dark tourism on the rise as adventurers brave simulated disasters at experience centres
• China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America
• Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
• The U.S. ammo crunch is a global disaster

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