10+ Extreme Weather Events Caught On Camera

Hurricane Katrina

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Extreme weather and natural disasters occur all around the world, and have ranged in severity. Perhaps one of the most infamous occurrences of extreme weather, was the 2005 hurricane (dubbed 'Hurricane Katrina'), that hit the American city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

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Oklahoma was the victim of an EF5 tornado during 2013, which caused significant damage to the city of Moore. An EF5 tornado is the most dangerous and deadly category of tornadoes, with their speeds reaching up to 512 km/h (318 mp/h)! The damage caused by these tornadoes, is pretty much irreparable.

Tsunami in Japan

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During 2011, Japan experienced a massive tsunami. This tsunami was triggered by an earthquake in Tohoku, and caused a signifiant amount of damage. Tsunamis are enormous tidal waves, that consist of bodies of water (mainly the sea) drawing back, and rushing to shore (breaking down populated areas of buildings etc.).

Super Typhoon Haiyan

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The Philippines is an area that can be prone to natural disasters, and the 2013 Typhoon Yolanda is a prime example. The typhoon was named the 'Super Typhoon Haiyan', and is one of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded! It caused a lot of damage to the area.

Wildfires in California

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On the flip side of natural disasters, there are wildfires. Wildfires happen across the world, but they typically occur within warm, dry climates. California has had its fair share of wildfires, all of which have had varying effects. All of them have caused some level of destruction to the state.

Flooding in Venice, Italy

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Venice, Italy has become known for its rising sea levels, and the fact that areas of the city are beginning to sink. During 2019, the city experienced some of its worst flooding in decades. The flooding caused a considerable amount of damage to multiple homes and businesses.

Dust storms in Southwest America

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Within the southwest of America, there have been various dust storms (commonly known as 'Haboobs') that have spread across multiple states. These dust storms have ranged in size, location and duration, and have caused varying levels of significant damage.

Hailstorms in Texas

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The state of Texas has experienced various hailstorms over the decades. These hailstorms have caused varying damage across the state, and have often been large/widespread. Hailstorms typically consist of small, hard pellets of ice falling from the sky like rain.

Flooding in Texas

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Texas is known for its range of extreme weather, and the state experienced heavy flooding during 2017. This flooding was a subsequent effect of Hurricane Harvey, and caused irreparable damage to multiple homes, businesses and government/state buildings.

Typhoon Nepartak

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Typhoon Nepartak hit the country of Taiwan during 2016, and caused significant damage. Taiwan is known for experiencing a range of extreme weather, and is often a victim of natural disasters. Some of the damage caused by this typhoon, is still being repaired currently.

Cyclone Idai

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The 2019 Cyclone Idai hit the country of Mozambique, as well as a handful of other African countries. This cyclone was extremely powerful, and left a path of destruction behind it. Many businesses, homes and families are still trying to recover currently.

Avalanche in Nepal

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Nepal experienced an avalanche during 2015, which was triggered by an earthquake. The avalanche occurred on Mount Everest, and spread down the mountainside, reaching it base and damaging the surrounding areas. Avalanches are masses of dense snow, that cascade down an elevated area.

Extreme cold in Midwest America

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During 2019, the midwest of America experienced extreme cold weather. This cold weather was brought on by the polar vortex, which caused record-low temperatures for the area. The extreme cold weather included strong gusts of wind, rainfall, hail storms, icy conditions and heavy snowfall.

Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy occurred along the east coast of America during 2012, and it was dubbed as a 'Superstorm'. This particular hurricane rightfully gained this name, as it travelled across the whole of America's east coast, and left a path of destruction behind it.

Earthquake in Nepal

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During 2015, there was a devastating earthquake in Nepal, which has subsequent aftershocks as well. The earthquake caused significant damage across the country, and it affected a plethora of infrastructure, buildings and homes. Many families are still suffering from the effects of the earthquake.

Tornado in Joplin, Missouri

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Missouri experienced an EF5 tornado during 2011, which caused various damage within the city of Joplin. As mentioned previously, EF5 tornadoes are the most dangerous and destructive category of tornado, and will typically leave behind irreparable (widespread) damage.

Thunderstorms in the Great Plains

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The North American Great Plains have had their share of thunderstorms over the years, which create striking and spectacular lightning displays. As the Great Plains are a desolate expanse of land, any extreme weather is unlikely to cause damage to people, buildings and general infrastructure.

Flooding in Thailand

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Thailand experienced widespread flooding during 2011, that affected the entire country. Some of the damage caused by the flooding was irreparable, and it took multiple years for the country's population to regain some sort of control, over the repairs that could be completed.

Wildfires in Australia

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As mentioned previously, wildfires are a common natural occurrence within warm, dry climates. Australia experienced some of the worst wildfires in years, when the country's bushfire season started in the summer of 2019. These wildfires didn't stop until the following year, and were extremely destructive.

Ice storms in Canada

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Canada is known for its cooler climate, and beautiful natural landscapes. The country has been at the centre of various ice storms over the years, which have had various durations and severities. The ice storms consist of an accumulation of freezing rain and ice.

Volcanic eruption in Iceland

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There are various volcanoes around the world, with many of them being extinct or dormant. However, the Eyjafjallajokull volcano (located within Iceland) erupted during 2010. The eruption shocked the people of Iceland, as it was somewhat unexpected, and it went on to disrupt all air travel.

Flooding in New Orleans

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Following the occurrence of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans also experienced severe flooding. This flooding was a result of the hurricane, and just added to the devastating effects of Katrina. Numerous families are still living with the effects of this extreme weather.

Tornado Alley tornadoes

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Within Central America, there is an area known as 'Tornado Alley', which is notorious for experiencing a plethora of tornadoes. These tornadoes have ranged in size, duration and distance travelled. Due to the areas that are included within 'Tornado Alley', there have been varying levels of damage caused.

Cyclone Amphan

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Cyclone Amphan is a powerful cyclone that hit India and Bangladesh during 2020. The cyclone caused widespread damage, that affected numerous families and businesses. The damage caused, cost the countries millions in repairs, with some of the damage being completely irreparable.

Flooding in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Indonesia's capital city Jakarta experienced severe flooding during 2020, which caused widespread damage. The flooding was made worse by the covid pandemic, which restricted people's ability to help one another, as well as putting a repairs plan into action.

Heatwaves in Europe

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The continent of Europe has some of the most diverse weather within the world, and the countries within this continent, have had their fair share of extreme weather. For multiple years, Europe has been the centre of record-breaking heatwaves, which have had a devastating effect on the natural landscapes and people.

Landslides in California

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Despite its typically warmer climate, California has experienced multiple landslides, spanning over several years. These landslides have been caused by heavy rainfall across the state, and have had various effects for certain communities. Some landslides have been more extreme than others.

Hurricane Maria

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Hurricane Maria is the 2017 hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico. The hurricane spread across the country, and affected thousands of families and businesses, as it destroyed important infrastructure; as well as the country's beautiful natural landscapes.

Thunderstorms in Midwest America

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Midwest America is notorious for its varying weather, with its most common occurrence being storms and tornadoes. The states within this sector of America have been at the centre of numerous 'Supercell' storms and tornadoes, that have left behind significant damage.

Typhoon Hagibis

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Typhoon Hagibis is a typhoon that struck Japan during 2019. This particular typhoon caused irreparable damage to certain areas of the country, and affected thousands of families. Some of Japan's infrastructure was severely damaged, and many vulnerable people lost their lives.