Top Most Devastating Natural Disasters in History

Estimated death toll of around 300,000, one of the deadliest cyclones in history.

Estimated death toll between 230,000 and 300,000, significant historical impact.

Estimated death toll between 200,000 and 300,000, causing widespread destruction.

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Estimated death toll of 235,502, causing widespread destruction and homelessness.

Estimated death toll of over 229,000 directly and indirectly, due to floods and subsequent epidemics.

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Estimated death toll between 350,000 and 500,000, making it the deadliest tropical cyclone.

Estimated death toll of 3.7 million, making it the deadliest natural disaster in recorded history.

Estimated death toll of around 300,000, severely impacting the region.

Resulted in approximately 2 million deaths, one of the deadliest floods in history.

Estimated death toll of 655,000, one of the deadliest earthquakes in history.