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The Five Deadliest Natural Disasters of the 21st Century

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The Five Deadliest Natural Disasters of the 21st Century
<h2>1. Indian Ocean Tsunami</h2> On December 26, 2004, while many people were finishing up the celebration of Christmas, countries along the Indian Ocean were experiencing the horror of a tsunami, caused by a massive earthquake earlier in the day. Waves grew as tall as 30 feets as they beat the shoreline of the coastal countries. This devastating tsunami yielded a death toll of 225,000 with more than 200,000 casualties reported in Indonesia alone. Countries hit by this tsunami also sustained environmental damage that ruined many of the countries' main industries. 

Once in a while it happens. A terrifying and deadly natural disaster rocks the world, leaving everyone in shock and mourning. Although we move on with our daily lives, the loss we experience after a terrible disaster is never fully forgotten.  Let’s look back on 5 of the deadliest natural disasters that have caused mass devastation in the 21st century.