Disasters6 Min Read gutenblogonMarch 9, 2014 Iran 1957 Sangchal Earthquake The earthquake, which struck without warning, left villages flattened and thousands of people dead or injured.
Disasters5 Min Read gutenblogonJanuary 14, 2014 Western Hubei Landslide 1310 China Among these events, the Western Hubei Landslide of 1310 remains one of the most devastating but lesser-known tragedies.
Disasters5 Min Read gutenblogonNovember 24, 2013 Typhoon Fred China Taiwan 1994 Typhoon Fred made landfall in Taiwan in August 1994, bringing with it violent winds reaching speeds of up to 185 km/h and relentless rainfall.
Disasters7 Min Read gutenblogonNovember 2, 2013 1498 Meio Earthquake Japan Historical records suggest that the earthquake struck with an immense force, reducing villages and towns to rubble in an instant.
Disasters4 Min Read gutenblogonOctober 7, 2013 China 1969 Yangjiang Earthquake Official reports claimed a death toll of just over 3,000, yet eyewitness accounts and independent researchers suggest the real number could be…
Disasters History6 Min Read gutenblogonSeptember 11, 2013 1303 Hongdong Earthquake Mongol Empire The Mongol Empire, under the rule of the Yuan Dynasty, was at its peak during the early 14th century.
Disasters5 Min Read gutenblogonAugust 15, 2013 Antioch Earthquake 115 Roman Empire Antioch’s fall sent shockwaves through Rome itself. Emperor Trajan, who was present in the city at the time, barely escaped the catastrophe.
Disasters5 Min Read gutenblogonJuly 18, 2013 The Daulatpur-Saturia Tornado Manikganj, Bangladesh 1989 On that fateful day, the storm system formed rapidly, and by the time it touched down, it had already grown into an unstoppable force.
Disasters5 Min Read gutenblogonMay 29, 2013 Great Hong Kong Typhoon 1937 The typhoon, which lasted for several days, caused catastrophic damage that Hong Kong wasn’t prepared for.
Disasters History8 Min Read gutenblogonMay 13, 2013 Minoan Eruption Greece 2nd Millenium BC The volcanic ash that covered the landscape rendered the soil infertile, making it impossible to grow crops for several years.