2018’s Deadliest Disasters

Azalia Munoz, Senior Spotlight Editor
December 18, 2018

Disasters occurred all around the world, in many different parts of the world. 2018 wreaked havoc on many lives of the people who were impacted, and claimed many lives as well. Buildings + infrastructures were demolished, but through the disasters many people came together to rebuild communities, and donate for relief. Here’s 2018 most deadliest disasters:

  • MONTECITO MUDSLIDES Deaths: 21 Damage: 129 buildings destroyed, 307 homes destroyed Date: January 9th

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  • PAPUA NEW GUINEA EARTHQUAKE Deaths: 160+ Damage: Over $61 million in damages Date: February 26th

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  • INDIA DUST STORMS Deaths: 125+ Damage: Destroyed homes, livestock, uprooted trees, and shut down electricity Date: May 2nd

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  • MOUNT KILAUEA ERUPTION Deaths: 0 Damage: 82 structures destroyed, 279 homes destroyed

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  • MOUNT FUEGO ERUPTION Deaths: 33+ Damage: Destroyed streets + bridges Date: June 3rd

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  • JAPAN FLOODING + MUDSLIDES Deaths: 100+ Damage: Destroyed buildings + caused over 2 million people to evacuate Date: ‎June 28th – July 9th

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  • SUPER TYPHOON MANGKHUT Deaths: 69+ Damage: Massive flooding + loss of power Date: September 9th

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  • HURRICANE FLORENCE Deaths: 42+ Damage: Over 600,000+ were left without power. Deadly toxins in the air, and possible contamination of river Date: September 13th

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  • INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE + TSUNAMI Deaths: 844+ Damage: 2.4 million impacted without power, and resources Date: September 28th

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  • HURRICANE MICHAEL Deaths: 6+ Damage: Damaged hospitals, and homes. Over 1 million were left without electricity Date: October 10th

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  • CALIFORNIA FIRES Deaths: 91 Damage: 230,000+ acres Date: November 8- November 25th

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