### Question
How is the term natural disaster defined?


### Answer
The term **natural disaster** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1531* as the following:

> plant disease, insect infestation, drought, fire, freeze, flood, earthquake, lightning, or other occurrence, as determined by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-CROP INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-SUPPLEMENTAL AGRICULTURAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE**

