The forces of nature at work on our planet are unpredictable, ever changeable, and can cause utter devastation…
| Type | Location | Year | Fatalities |
| 1. Volcanic Eruption | Iceland | 1783 | 6 million (est.) |
| 2. Flood | China | 1931 | 2.5-3.7 million |
| 3. Earthquake | Shaanxi, China | 1556 | 820,000-830,000 |
| 4. Cyclone | Bangladesh (Formerly East Pakistan) | 1970 | 500,000 |
| 5. Tsunami | Several affected by Indian Ocean tsunami | 2004 | 230,000-310,000 |
| 6. Heatwave | Europe | 2003 | 70,000 |
| 7. Avalanche | Peru | 1970 | 20,000 |
| 8. Storm | Venezuela | 1999 | 15,100 |
| 9. Blizzard | Iran | 1972 | 4,000 |
| = Lightning | Greece | 1856 | 4,000 |
