What are the largest natural disaster ever recorded in human history?
Certainly, here are more significant natural disasters in terms of their impact on human populations and the environment:
2. 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake: Occurred in Shaanxi, China, on January 23, 1556. With an estimated magnitude of approximately 8, it is the deadliest earthquake on record, killing approximately 830,000 people.
4. 1970 Bhola Cyclone: Struck East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) and West Bengal, India, on November 13, 1970. The cyclone and the resulting storm surge killed an estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people, making it one of the deadliest tropical cyclones on record.
6. 1883 Krakatoa Eruption and Tsunami: The eruption of Krakatoa in Indonesia on August 27, 1883, resulted in a tsunami that killed an estimated 36,000 people. The eruption itself was one of the most powerful in recorded history and had global climatic effects.
8. 2008 Sichuan Earthquake: Struck the Sichuan province of China on May 12, 2008, with a magnitude of 7.9. The earthquake and subsequent aftershocks killed nearly 90,000 people and left millions homeless.
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