2008 Afghanistan Blizzard
Afghanistan’s rugged terrain, consisting of remote villages and towering mountains, made it especially vulnerable to the effects of the blizzard.
Great Hinckley Fire USA 1918
Combination of scorching heat, strong winds, and dry conditions that transformed Hinckley into a burning graveyard.
Japan 1923 Great Kant Earthquake
In just a few minutes, the quake killed over 140,000 people, destroyed large parts of the city, and left millions more homeless.
Iran, Turkmenistan 1929 Kopet Dag Earthquake
The tremors from the earthquake triggered landslides and collapsing structures, leaving thousands homeless and causing widespread panic.
India 1993 Latur Earthquake
Many homes collapsed, and the region's emergency response systems were simply unprepared for such a disaster.
Nepal, India 1934 Nepal-India Earthquake
Measuring 8.0 on the Richter scale, it struck on January 15, 1934, and affected vast regions across the northern parts of India, including…
Disaster Report: The Spanish Flu
Healthcare professionals were frequently worn out, and many of them passed away from the illness.
1935 Yangtze Flood China
The flood took place in a region already highly susceptible to heavy rainfall, yet the lack of effective flood control measures exacerbated…
2000 Mozambique Flood
Triggered by heavy rains, swelling rivers, and the effects of Cyclone Eline in February 2000, the flooding wreaked havoc on Mozambique.
Schoolhouse Blizzard USA
Many children who were on their way home from school found themselves trapped by the storm, unable to reach safety.