Top 10 Deadliest Natural DisastersBased on death toll

10. Aleppo Earthquake – 1138, Syria Deaths: 230,000

9. Indian Ocean Earthquake – 2004, Indian Ocean Deaths: 230,000

8. Banqiao Dam Failure – 1975, China Deaths: 231,000

7. Tangshan Earthquake – 1976, China Deaths: 242,000

6. Kaifeng Flood – 1642, China Deaths: 300,000

5. India Cyclone – 1839, India Deaths: 300,000+

4. Shaanxi Earthquake – 1556, China Deaths: 830,000

3. Bhola Cyclone – 1970, Bangladesh Deaths: 500,000 – 1,000,000

2. Yellow River Flood – 1887, China Deaths: 900,000 – 2,000,000

1. Yellow River Flood – 1931, China Deaths: 1,000,000 – 4,000,000