What are the most devastating natural disasters in history?

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What are the most devastating natural disasters in history?

The most devastating natural disasters in history include the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which claimed the lives of approximately 230,000 people; the 1931 China floods, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 1-4 million people; the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake in China, causing the deaths of around 830,000 people; the 2010 Haiti earthquake, resulting in an estimated 230,000 deaths; and the 1887 Yellow River flood in China, which caused the deaths of approximately 900,000 people.