Natural disasters

5. In 2010, a volcanic event in Iceland released an ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe for weeks.
8. In 2014, a massive movement of soil and debris in Washington buried an entire neighborhood and led to dozens of fatalities.
9. In 2011, a major tectonic event in Japan caused widespread destruction and triggered a nuclear power plant crisis.
10. In 2019–2020, large-scale fires burned millions of acres in Australia, threatening unique wildlife and ecosystems.

1. In 2010, heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan submerged a fifth of the country, displacing millions of people.
2. In 2005, a powerful storm caused extensive flooding in New Orleans.
3. In the 1980s, a prolonged lack of rain in the Sahel region of Africa caused famine and displaced entire communities.
4. In 2015, a snow disaster struck Mount Everest following a major seismic event in Nepal.
6. In 2013, a devastating windstorm in Oklahoma destroyed homes and schools with speeds exceeding 200 mph.
7. In 2004, massive ocean waves devastated coastal areas of Southeast Asia, leading to one of the deadliest disasters in history.