Opponents say the government's policy is 'a disaster waiting to happen'. [=something that will probably have a very bad or tragic result]
The government's policy is 'a recipe for disaster'. = The government is 'flirting with disaster' by pursuing this policy.
The earthquake was one of the worst 'natural disasters' [=a disaster caused by natural forces] of this century.
(..) I don't think so. You were perfect. What you said was touching. It was simple, sincere and moving. Really wonderful. The disaster is confirmed. The polls put "No" at %. The referendum is over. Good news in a world of brutes. I need chocolate. That's good news. (..)2016 Me Before You
(..) They say you hit Cecilia. I'm spared nothing. We have to scare them. All the paparazzi want is a scoop. We want no photos with the playboy. It would mean disaster. French reporters are cowards. They're under control. But if they go via Switzerland or Belgium, then we're screwed. (..)2016 Me Before You