10 Disasters That Changed the World

Ready for a whirlwind tour? Dive into the article titled "10 Disasters That Changed the World"! What's the main spotlight?

• The economic impact of disasters over the past decade

• Personal stories of survivors from various disasters

• How disasters have stretched the world's ideas about what a disaster can do and how to respond

• The technological advancements in disaster prediction

What type of disasters are mentioned in the article "10 Disasters That Changed the World"?

• Only superstorms and wildfires

• Only disease outbreaks

• Only monster earthquakes

• Superstorms, wildfires, disease outbreaks, and monster earthquakes

Can you guess what the article "10 Disasters That Changed the World" reveals about the impact of disasters?

• They barely left a mark on our planet

• Modern disaster response strategies have got them all covered

• They've caused unimaginable tolls across the globe

• Actually, they've been a boon for Earth's ecosystems

What percentage of Haitians were living in poverty before the magnitude 7.0 earthquake in 2010?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 60%

Can you guess the estimated percentage of the Haitian population that was tragically lost in the 2010 earthquake? Hint: It's a small but significant number!

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

How many people were displaced as a result of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

• One million

• One and a half million

• Two million

• Two and a half million

What magnitude was the earthquake that triggered the tsunami in Japan in 2011?

• 8.0

• 9.0

• 7.5

• 10.0

Can you believe it? In 2011, Japan faced a massive earthquake that sent a tsunami wave crashing inland. Just guess, how far do you think that wave traveled?

• 3 miles

• 6 miles

• 10 miles

• 12 miles

Can you guess the additional disaster that struck after the 2011 earthquake in Japan, making things even more challenging?

• A volcanic eruption

• A nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant

• A landslide

• A typhoon

How many people were estimated to have been killed in the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in 2011?

• 10,000

• 15,000

• 20,000

• 25,000