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Bangladesh Cyclone
A severe cyclone in Bangladesh resulted in an estimated 138,000 deaths -
Hoisington Tornado
The Hoisington tornado of April 21, 2001, was a devastating F4 tornado that struck the southwest part of Hoisington, Kansas. It caused widespread destruction, impacting homes, businesses, and even the local hospital -
Taylor Complex Fire
a complex of seven wildfires that burned approximately 1,303,358 acres (5,275 km2) of land in Alaska. It was the largest wildfire in the United States between 1997 and 2007. -
Indian Ocean Earthquake and Tsunami
This earthquake triggered a devastating tsunami that killed around 226,408 people across the Indian Ocean Basin. -
Hurricane Katrina
A very strong and powerful cyclone along the gulf causing wide spread destruction -
Kashmir Earthquake
This earthquake in the Kashmir region caused at least 79,000 deaths -
Joplin Missouri Tornado
Joplin, Missouri tornado was a devastating EF5 event, reaching winds exceeding 200 mph. It struck on May 22, 2011, causing widespread destruction and claiming 161 lives, making it the deadliest in the U.S. since 1950 -
Hurricane Irma
a powerful Atlantic hurricane that caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean and southern US in September 2017 -
Hurricane Maria
a powerful and devastating Category 5 hurricane that caused widespread destruction in the Caribbean, particularly in Dominica and Puerto Rico, in 2017 -
The Smokehouse Creek Fire
The Smokehouse Creek fire, which began on February 26, 2024, in Texas, became the largest wildfire in state history, consuming over 1 million acres. The blaze, fueled by dry grasses, high winds, and low humidity, quickly spread across the Panhandle region