What is meant by disaster?

Sudden calamitous event

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Creation of high pressure and low pressure

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Loss of life and property

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Causes rainfall and snowfall

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Solution

The correct option is C Loss of life and property
A disaster is a sudden calamitous event that brings great damage, loss and destruction to the community. Disasters can either be due to natural causes or due to human interference. Examples of disasters are- floods, volcanic eruptions, train bombing and aircraft hijack.

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