10 Natural Disasters

By hannah.henrichon
  • Shaanxi, China Earthquake
    Jan 23, 1556

    Shaanxi, China Earthquake

    This was a magnitude 8.0 earthquake. It killed 830,000 people.
  • The Great Blizzard of 1888

    The Great Blizzard of 1888

    There was 40-50 inches of snow in New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. 400 people died, and it caused $20 million in property damage.
  • Tri-State Tornado

    Tri-State Tornado

    This tornado went through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. It was rated F5 on the old Fujita scale with 260mph winds. It killed 695 and injured 2,027 people.
  • Great Fire of 1910 (Big Burn)

    Great Fire of 1910 (Big Burn)

    This was the largest single fire in U.S. history. It burned 3 million acres across Idaho, Montana, and Washington.
  • Black Sunday Dust Storm

    Black Sunday Dust Storm

    It caused immense agricultural, economic damage, and it was part of the Dust Bowl
  • Earthquake in Chile

    Earthquake in Chile

    This devastating earthquake was a magnitude 9.5. 6,000 people died, and it caused $1 billion in damages.
  • Hurricane Mitch

    Hurricane Mitch

    This category 5 hurricane hit Honduras and killed 11,000 people. It caused $5 billion in damage.
  • Earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia

    Earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia

    This was a magnitude 9.1-9.3, and it killed 100,00-225,000 people.
  • Tsunami in North Pacific Coast, Japan

    Tsunami in North Pacific Coast, Japan

    It had 800kmph winds, 10m high waves, and was started by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake. 18,00 people were killed, and there was $235 billion in damage.
  • Earthquake in Italy

    Earthquake in Italy

    This was a 6.2 magnitude earthquake. It killed 281 people.