From explosive volcanoes to deadly quakes and record-breaking storms, these natural disasters didn’t just devastate one region—they sent shockwaves around the planet. Join us as we look at catastrophes whose effects were felt far beyond the places where they struck, reshaping history, science, and disaster preparedness for generations. Our countdown includes the 1883 Krakatoa Eruption, the 1991 Bangladesh Cyclone, the 2010 Haiti Earthquake, the 1976 Tangshan Earthquake, the 1556 Shaanxi Earthquake, the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone, the 1815 Mount Tambora Eruption, the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, and the 1931 China Floods. Which disaster do you think changed the world the most? Let us know in the comments below!
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