The Bhola Cyclone (Bangladesh and India, 1970): Considered one of the deadliest cyclones on record, it claimed the lives of approximately 300,000 people.
The Great Galveston Hurricane (United States, 1900): This devastating hurricane struck the city of Galveston, Texas, resulting in an estimated death toll of 8,000 to 12,000 people.
Super Typhoon Haiyan (Philippines, 2013): Haiyan was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, causing catastrophic damage and claiming the lives of more than 6,000 people.
The 1991 Bangladesh Cyclone: With wind speeds exceeding 150 mph, this cyclone caused widespread destruction and claimed the lives of approximately 138,000 people.
The Great Hurricane of 1780 (Caribbean): This powerful hurricane, often referred to as the deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history, caused the deaths of approximately 22,000 to 27,500 people.
Cyclone Nargis (Myanmar, 2008): Nargis was a devastating cyclone that resulted in the loss of over 138,000 lives and caused extensive damage to Myanmar’s infrastructure.
The Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 (United States): This intense hurricane struck the Florida Keys, causing significant destruction and resulting in approximately 400 deaths.
The Great Bombay Cyclone (India, 1882): This cyclone caused severe flooding and claimed the lives of an estimated 100,000 people in and around Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay).