Worst Disasters in History

Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster

Sri Lanka grapples with worst natural disaster in its history

Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. “He said there are children still stuck in the landslide, so he'll go and help them and come back soon,” Usha told UCA News on Nov. 30. The whereabouts of both of them are still unknown.

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Sri Lanka Declares ‘Largest’ Disaster as Cyclone Kills 355

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Sri Lanka declares state of emergency after floods and mudslides

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Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

Rescuers in Sri Lanka were scrambling on Monday to clear roads and deliver aid to more than half a million people hit by a cyclone last week, as the death toll climbed to 355, with 366 missing, offici...

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IAF evacuates 104 Indian nationals from Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

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Cyclone Ditwah: Chetan Hansraj and Urvashi Dholakia reassure fans they are safe in Colombo with Ekta Kapoor

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Cyclone Ditwah batters Sri Lanka as death toll crosses 330

Over 330 lives were lost and many are missing.

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Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

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Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka death toll crosses over 200 as India ramps up rescue aid

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How BP’s Decisions Led to One of the Worst Oil Disasters

The Deepwater Horizon disaster exposed the dangers of BP’s offshore operations. From ignored warnings to engineering failures, the explosion caused one of the worst environmental disasters in history.

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One of the Worst Man-Made Disasters in History

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Residents of the valley of Vajont in Italy had reservations about a new hydroelectric dam--especially when cracks began to appear in the nearby mountain. Their worst fears were soon to be confirmed.

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The 10 Worst Cruise Ship Disasters in History: Nightmare Vacations You Won’t Believe

Cruise ships are often seen as the epitome of luxury travel, but for some passengers, their dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare. In this video, we explore the top 10 worst cruise ship disasters to have ever rocked the industry. From catastrophic ...

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History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

Distinguished Professor of Geography and Director of the Hazards Vulnerability & Resilience Institute, University of South Carolina When the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s urban search and rescue team resigned after the deadly July 4 ...

Horror in Hong Kong: Residents reel from its worst disaster in modern history

More than 30 hours after the blaze began at Wang Fuk Court, there was still a sense that it is far from under control.