Uzbekistan 1907 Qaratog Earthquake
Uzbekistan in 1907 had no emergency response system, no earthquake drills, and no infrastructure designed to withstand tremors.
The Cambodian Genocide
The Khmer Rouge’s rise to power culminated on 17 April 1975, when they captured the capital, Phnom Penh.
China 1918 Shantou Earthquake
Many survivors of the 1918 Shantou Earthquake experienced long-term psychological issues, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder…
Iran 1990 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake
The reported death toll of over 40,000 only tells part of the story. Striking in the middle of the night, the earthquake caught many people by…
1999 Venezuela Vargas Tragedy
The 1999 Vargas Tragedy remains one of the deadliest natural disasters in Venezuela’s history, leaving behind an immense human toll.
1938 Hanshin Flood Japan
The Hanshin region’s vulnerability was further amplified by the lack of coordinated disaster response.
Cuba Hurricane 1932
Coastal communities were overwhelmed by towering storm surges, and thousands perished in a calamity that exposed vulnerabilities in disaster…
Calcutta Cyclone
The Calcutta Cyclones of 1737 and 1864 left deep, lasting scars on the city’s landscape, economy, and psyche.
Tajikistan 1949 Khait Earthquake
Relief efforts were hampered by the lack of proper organisation, and it took time for aid to reach those in desperate need.
The 1984 Soviet Union Tornado Outbreak
The 1984 tornado outbreak was one of the worst weather disasters in Soviet history, yet most of the world never heard about it.