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The world's deadliest and worst hurricanes

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Hurricanes are powerful tropical cyclones that can bring catastrophic damage and loss of life. Throughout history, numerous hurricanes have left a devastating impact on communities worldwide. This brief history highlights some of the deadliest and worst hurricanes to have occurred globally.

The Deadliest Hurricanes:

The Great Bhola Cyclone (1970): This cyclone, which struck Bangladesh on November 12, 1970, is considered one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history, with a death toll estimated to be between 250,000 to 500,000 people.
The Galveston Hurricane (1900): This hurricane, which hit Texas in September 1900, is the deadliest hurricane in U.S. history, with estimated deaths ranging from 6,000 to 12,000 people.
The Great Hurricane of 1780: This hurricane, which occurred in the Lesser Antilles, is considered the deadliest weather disaster in recorded history, with over 20,000 fatalities.

The Worst Hurricanes:

Cyclone Nargis (2008): This cyclone, which struck Myanmar in 2008, is one of the deadliest tropical cyclones of the 21st century, with a death toll of at least 138,000 people.
The Haiphong Typhoon (1881): This typhoon, which hit Vietnam in 1881, is considered one of the deadliest typhoons in history, with estimated deaths ranging from 200,000 to 300,000 people.
Hurricane Katrina (2005): This hurricane, which struck the United States in 2005, is one of the costliest and deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, with over 1,800 deaths and $108 billion in damages.

As we remember these disasters, we extend our heartfelt thoughts to those impacted by Hurricane Milton and others facing nature’s destructive forces.

Date
2024.10.11 / 16:24
Author
Aygun Safarova
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