All debris was removed and a detailed explanation re: the operation of the awning was provided. The SunSetter has allowed me the ability to utilize my deck throughout the day which was previously impossible due to strong sunlight from approximate 9:30-3pm.
countable noun. A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage. From all points of view, war would be a catastrophe. If the world is to avoid environmental catastrophe, advanced economies must undergo a profound transition. Synonyms: disaster, tragedy, calamity, meltdown [informal] More Synonyms of catastrophe.
A casualty is the damage, destruction, or loss of property resulting from an identifiable event that is sudden, unexpected, or unusual. 1  A sudden event is one that is swift, not gradual or progressive. 2  An unexpected event is one that is ordinarily unanticipated and unintended.