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1919 Bangladesh Cyclone vs 1968 Dasht-e Bayaz and Ferdows earthquake

1919 Bangladesh Cyclone
1968 Dasht-e Bayaz and Ferdows earthquake
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1919 Bangladesh Cyclone

Total costsN/A
Deaths 40000

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In the Indian Ocean north of the equator, tropical cyclones can form throughout the year on either side of India, although most frequently between April and June, and between October and December.

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1968 Dasht-e Bayaz and Ferdows earthquake

Total costsN/A
Deaths 15000

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The Dasht-e Bayaz and Ferdows earthquakes occurred in Dashte Bayaz, Kakhk and Ferdows, Iran in late August and early September 1968. The mainshock measured 7.4 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum perceived intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. Damage was heavy in the affected areas with thousands of lives lost in the first event and many hundreds more in the second strong event.

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