The phrase "looming catastrophe" refers to a situation or event that is approaching and is expected to cause great harm, danger, or destruction. It suggests that a major and potentially disastrous event is about to happen.
Sentences with «looming catastrophe»
One powerful polar bear fact is slowly rising above the message of looming catastrophe repeated endlessly by the media: More than 15,000 polar bears have not disappeared since 2005. (polarbearscience.com)
«Their priorities are definitely screwed up... To not have a plan going forward for the signal issue, I think, is a looming catastrophe.» (newsday.com)