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 …

Jun 17, 2024 · The world's deadliest natural disasters span more than 2,500 years of human history and include earthquakes, tsunamis and cyclones.

Jul 19, 2024 · The world's worst natural disasters have killed many and have caused millions in property damage. These are the 25 worst natural disasters ever recorded.

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.

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

Sep 1, 2021 · The United States has seen more than its fair share of natural disasters which have cost thousands of lives and billions of dollars worth of damage. Here are 10 of the very worst …

May 11, 2025 · Learn about the worst disasters in world history, which all happen to be natural disasters, based on the total number of deaths.

May 6, 2025 · Over the last two decades alone, the Emergency Events Database has recorded 7,348 natural disasters around the globe. The top ten deadliest natural disasters recorded in …

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

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 …