Tag Archives: Natural Disasters

Flooded homes along the coast of Thailand immediately after the December 2004 tsunami.
2004: Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami – A Historical Catastrophe

The 2004 Sumatran Earthquake and Tsunami, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake, resulted in over 280,000 deaths, highlighting the urgent need for improved tsunami warning systems

A pre-1921 photograph showing Quaker aid workers from England and the US distributing clothing and food to hungry children in the village of Novosemejkino in the Volga River basin near the city of Samara.
1921: Russian Famine – A Catalyst for Global Aid

The 1921-1922 Russian famine, caused by natural disasters and political turmoil, was instrumental in shaping international humanitarian aid efforts

Survivors searching for valuables amidst the wreckage of Galveston, Texas, following the devastating hurricane on September 8–9, 1900.
1900: The Galveston Hurricane – A Historic Catastrophe

The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 stands as the deadliest U.S. natural disaster, illustrating the devastating impact of hurricanes and the continuous challenge of disaster response