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.
(..) Go to your room. Now. Foot is down. The foot is down. Good job, gentlemen. That could've been a disaster. Well, that was a disaster. Come. Fly with me, criancinha - Ah. - Ahh. (..)2015 Inside Out