As the news of the natural . . . . . . . . spread offers of relief poured in.

The correct answer is: C. calamity.

A calamity is a great and sudden misfortune, especially one causing widespread distress or destruction.

The other options are:

• Misery: great unhappiness or suffering.
• Misfortune: an unlucky event or turn of
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