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Here we present you the list of 10 most life threatening tornadoes in the world:
1-Natchez Tornado-
Known as the second deadliest single tornado in the history of United States, The Great Natchez Tornado hit Natchez, Mississippi on May 7, 1840. The massive tornado formed southwest of Natchez and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The twister tossed 60 flatboats into the river, drowning their crews and passengers. While boats were picked up and thrown onto land, many doing business onshore were also killed, since none of the people were alarmed about the tornado. A piece of a steamboat window was reportedly found 30 miles from the river. Over 317 people were killed and more than $1.26 million of infrastructure damaged.
2-Ivanovo and Balino Tornado-
Ivanovo and Balino Tornado, also known as 1984 Ivanovo tornado outbreak was one of the devastating tornados in Russian history. It is believed that a group of tornadoes hit simultaneously. The tornado affected an area of 400,000 square kilometers. One of the tornadoes was the Ivanovo tornado, which was F5 tornadoes, and was about half a mile in width. The tornado killed more than 400 people and injured over 200 people.
3-Madaripur and Shibchar Tornado-
The Madaripur and Shibchar Tornado occurred in 1977 in Bangladesh. The tornado destroys all buildings and trees as it passed through the village of Madaripur and Shibchar. This deadly tornado resulted in estimated 500 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
4-Magura and Narail Tornado-
A deadly tornado hit the two cities of Bangladesh Magura and Narail in 1964. The tornado completely destroyed seven villages. Although according to the official records around 500 people were killed, but the actual death toll was around 1400. Infact there were no survivors from the village of Bhabanipur where around 400 people lives.
5-Valletta Tornado-
The Valletta tornado occurred on September 23, 1551 or 1556 that hit the Grand Harbour of Malta. It began as a waterspout and destroyed everything when it hit the Grand Harbour and also destroyed a shipping armada. Although there are many conflicting sources about the Valetta Tornado, however according to the sources it t killed more than 600 people.
1-Natchez Tornado-
Known as the second deadliest single tornado in the history of United States, The Great Natchez Tornado hit Natchez, Mississippi on May 7, 1840. The massive tornado formed southwest of Natchez and moved northeast along the Mississippi River. The twister tossed 60 flatboats into the river, drowning their crews and passengers. While boats were picked up and thrown onto land, many doing business onshore were also killed, since none of the people were alarmed about the tornado. A piece of a steamboat window was reportedly found 30 miles from the river. Over 317 people were killed and more than $1.26 million of infrastructure damaged.
2-Ivanovo and Balino Tornado-
Ivanovo and Balino Tornado, also known as 1984 Ivanovo tornado outbreak was one of the devastating tornados in Russian history. It is believed that a group of tornadoes hit simultaneously. The tornado affected an area of 400,000 square kilometers. One of the tornadoes was the Ivanovo tornado, which was F5 tornadoes, and was about half a mile in width. The tornado killed more than 400 people and injured over 200 people.
3-Madaripur and Shibchar Tornado-The Madaripur and Shibchar Tornado occurred in 1977 in Bangladesh. The tornado destroys all buildings and trees as it passed through the village of Madaripur and Shibchar. This deadly tornado resulted in estimated 500 deaths and hundreds of injuries.
4-Magura and Narail Tornado-A deadly tornado hit the two cities of Bangladesh Magura and Narail in 1964. The tornado completely destroyed seven villages. Although according to the official records around 500 people were killed, but the actual death toll was around 1400. Infact there were no survivors from the village of Bhabanipur where around 400 people lives.
5-Valletta Tornado-
The Valletta tornado occurred on September 23, 1551 or 1556 that hit the Grand Harbour of Malta. It began as a waterspout and destroyed everything when it hit the Grand Harbour and also destroyed a shipping armada. Although there are many conflicting sources about the Valetta Tornado, however according to the sources it t killed more than 600 people.
