Galveston Hurricane USA 1900
In 1900, forecasters lacked modern hurricane-tracking tools like Doppler radar or satellite imagery, relying instead on barometers, wind…
Pakistan 1945 Balochistan Earthquake
While many major natural disasters capture the world’s attention, Balochistan's quake often fades into obscurity.
Third Plague Pandemic 1855-1860 India and China
Unlike the earlier plagues, this wave persisted for decades, spanning continents and killing millions.
Lake Monoun Disaster 1984 Cameroon
Lifeless bodies scattered throughout the village, animals lying dead, and an eerie silence hanging over the land.
2006 European Heatwave
What began as an unusually hot summer quickly escalated into a full-blown crisis, with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F) across multiple countries.
1997 Indonesian Forest Fires
The El Niño weather system played a pivotal role by creating an extreme drought that left vast swathes of forested land extremely dry and flammable.
China 1913 Eshan Earthquake
While official estimates put the death toll at around 10,000, many scholars believe the number could have been much higher due to the extent…
Great European Famine 1315-1317
In early 1315, relentless rainfall began sweeping across much of Europe, ruining farmlands, drowning crops, and making agricultural activity…
1963 Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Two East Pakistan
Extensive flooding affected large parts of East Pakistan, leaving thousands stranded without shelter, food, or basic resources.
Madaripur-Shibchar Tornado 1977 Bangladesh
The catastrophe that unfolded was one of Bangladesh’s deadliest tornadoes, yet it remains largely forgotten outside the affected communities.