10 World's Largest Natural Disaster

Peshtigo Wildfire (Oct. 8, 1871)

You certainly have never heard of this disaster, but the wild fires that occurred in Peshtigo, Wis., led to forfeiting more than 1 million acres of land there. Finally, in October 1871, was crowned as wildfires fires throughout American history. Sparks plus swing Winds Could create a "tornado of fire" at the scene, and people have changed from 1.200 Recorded Victims.

Storm of the Century (March 12-15, 1993)

11 Tornadoes, with the power of the storm That Brought ice rocks, hitting all parts of Canada, the United States and Cuba, eventually Because of the power of the storm is so big, this storm Until now called "super storm". This hurricane has caused a loss of 6 billion U.S. $ and causing millions of survivors and 300 fatalities.

Great Chilean Quake (May 22, 1960)

Although the earthquake that this is not one of the most deadly earthquake or the most destructive in history, but in terms of strength, it had the 9.5 earthquake magnitude and also caused the Tsunami in Valdivia, Chile. The result of the Quake was Died 1600 people and 2 million survivors.

The Super Outbreak (April 3-4, 1974)

From the name alone is horrible, what about the storm? That can only be explained at the time was 148 tornadoes are brought disorder to the 13 states in America. This storm did not take place within 1-2 hours, but lasted for 24 hours straight.
Finally in 1974, the official news agency Announced the casualties of 330 people and injured 5.000 people.If the 148 tornadoes were combined, it will produce a storm covering 2.500 miles per facet.

Tangshan, Earthquake (1976)

On appeal the Sichuan earthquake that occurred in 2008 (69.000 people died), the earthquake can not be compared Thangsan earthquake in 1976 in China. Thangsan quake killed more than 255,000 people, even through official data, the victim died was double the result. The magnitude 7.5 quake SkalaRichter.

Pompeii (79 A.D)

This incident occurred about 2,000 years ago, the year 79 AD There is a volcano named Vesuvius that finally erupted on that day for 1 day, remove the ash and toxic substances are very, very much to bury the city which was called Pompeii (where is this event pyroclastic flow).

Krakatoa / Krakatau (Aug. 26-27, 1883)

When Krakatoa erupted in the explosion of the 4th of August 1883, the volcano was releasing three cubic miles of magma and the same energy force an atomic bomb. Explosion was heard thousands of miles away. Krakatoa explosion shattering all countries of the Pacific ocean, the explosion caused the entire island of Krakatoa sink to the sea and drowned more than 100 surrounding islands.
As a result of the Eruption of Krakatoa, 36,000 deaths, Mostly the caused by the Tsunami. Ash from the explosion of Krakatoa even up to New York by air and sea, causing a drop in temperature around the world for a year.

Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 Atlantic Hurricane Season



5 Types of Hurricane Katrina directly hit the Gulf Coast in August 2005 is of no stranger. More than 1.800 people died because of Hurricane Katrina that hit the buildings constructed there without being able to withstand the storm.
80% area of New Orleans flooded by water and the leaves of the Tree Limbs That fly very far. It is a warning from nature to always be aware of natural disasters that we will never know when to come.

Indian Ocean Tsunami (Dec. 26, 2004)



All of these events begins with a very large earthquake. 9.1 magnitude quake that shook Sumetra ScalaRichter, located in the Indonesian archipelago. The quake occurred off for 8 minutes. However, an earthquake of that size is still the beginning of all disasters.
After a few moments, the strongest recorded tsunami in history was formed and headed to 14 different countries. The death toll was as many as 230,000 lives and 1.7 million survivors. High water levels in the world Had Increased installments feet sharply Within A Few days, it finally etched in history as the tsunami's strongest ever.
"The Great Flood" (sometime a long, long time ago)



Perhaps this historical event or a historical story about the incident purification around the world. A very deadly flooding occurred throughout the world and to all races in the world. There are also many who survived thanks to Noah's Ark set sail with race Sumerian, Indian and Native American Legends and many more. And of course this is one legend, the whole world unite! All sinners will die! Species will be born again!


Noah's Ark Ilustration