This list compiles 12 of the deadliest natural disasters in world history. Such hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, floods, and more have changed the face of Earth.

To be classified as a disaster, it must have profound environmental effects or loss of life and frequently causes financial loss. This list takes into account only the highest estimated death …

Mar 24, 2023 · Here are 13 of some of the largest, deadly and costly natural disasters throughout modern history.

Aug 18, 2025 · Discover 20 of the most destructive natural disasters in history — from earthquakes to hurricanes — and their devastating impact on humanity and the planet.

While many ancient catastrophic disasters were once lost to history, current technology has made it possible to measure just how violent some of these events were. From the Yangtze River …

Aug 12, 2025 · Explore the 30 deadliest natural disasters in history, from devastating earthquakes and tsunamis to catastrophic floods and volcanic eruptions.

Oct 21, 2024 · Discover the top ten deadliest natural disasters that have affected populations across the globe, according to their death toll.

Oct 5, 2025 · Here, we explore ten of the most dangerous and devastating natural disasters in Earth’s history—events that left scars on both the planet and the people who lived through them.

Jul 22, 2025 · This guide outlines 15 of the most catastrophic natural threats facing humanity today—explaining what causes them, who’s most at risk, and how likely they are to …

Jul 24, 2025 · Natural calamities like earthquakes, cyclones, floods & tsunamis have devastated regions and claimed millions of lives throughout history. These are top 10 deadliest natural …