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Traveling Tornado
This Tornado killed 695 people and traveled over 300 miles through the US. It was ranked F5 on the old Fujita scale. -
Famine in China
This famine killed over 43 million people and lasted over 2 years. This was the largest and deadliest famine in the world. -
Hurrican Agnes
Hurricane Agnes was, at the time, the costliest hurricane to hit the United States. This Hurricane lasted 11 days. -
Super Outbreak, US and Canada
There were 30 F4/F5 tornadoes reported. This outbreak was the most violent tornado outbreak ever recorded. -
California drought
This 2 year period was devastating to everyone around the California area. Scarce water no matter where you are is always a problem. -
Nevado del Ruiz Volcano Eruption
Also known as La Mesa de Herveo. In the 20th century, this eruption was the cause of the second largest volcano-related disaster. -
Mexico City Earthquake
This earthquake reached 8.1 on the MMS. It also struck some major parts in Mexico. -
Loma Prieta California Earthquake
"It was a wakeup call to prepare for the potentially even more devastating shocks that are inevitable in the future." - Robert Page, U.S. Geological Survey -
Hurricane Andrew
Hurricane Andrew was one of the most costliest hurricanes of its time in Florida. Very distructive to anything in its way. -
Gujarat Earthquake
This earthquake lasted for over 2 minuets. The epicentre was 9 km south- southwest of Chobari. It reached to a 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale. -
Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
This earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake. The epicentre was off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. -
Cyclone Nargis
This was the first cyclone to hit Northern Indian Ocean. Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar and damaged the Ayeyarwady Delta area including 37 townships for two days. -
Haiti Earthquake
This earthquake reached a magnitude 7.0. The depth was 8.1 miles. The epicentre was south west of Port-Au-Prince with 59 aftershocks. -
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
This Earthquake off the Pacific coast of Tōhoku was a magnitude 9.0 MMS. -
Hurricane Irene
This was a large and destructive tropical cyclone. It hit the Caribbeans and most of the East coast of the United states.
