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The costliest natural disasters in history

Prepared By: Al Mayadeen
Executed By: Al Mayadeen
9 Dec 2021 19:07

Natural disasters are occurring at a higher rate than ever. According to The Economist, "the number of disasters globally has more than doubled to approximately 400 per year since 1970." Here are the top 5 natural disasters ranked by their financial aftermath.