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What is the most destructive of all natural disasters?

Answer 1

Floods

Floods are the most destructive and deadly natural disasters; in 1931, the China flood claimed the lives of 2 million people, though some estimate the death toll as high as 4 million.

Citation:

The website www.disasterhistory.org is dedicated to the history of the Chinese floods in 1931.

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Answer 2

Julia Acosta

The most destructive natural disaster in terms of human and economic impact is often considered to be earthquakes.

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