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disasters, earthquakes, the great earthquake in Jedo (Tokyo), 1650, Stock Photo

RMBJW4KT–disasters, earthquakes, the great earthquake in Jedo (Tokyo), 1650,

NATURAL DISASTERS: 1966 Earthquake in Turkey Stock Photo

RME0XF9R–NATURAL DISASTERS: 1966 Earthquake in Turkey

Home of Dust Bowl Refugee, Imperial County, California, USA, Dorothea Lange for Farm Security Administration, March 1937 Stock Photo

RMG8J1H9–Home of Dust Bowl Refugee, Imperial County, California, USA, Dorothea Lange for Farm Security Administration, March 1937

The 1692 earthquake at Port Royal, Jamaica. After a work by Dutch illustrator Jan Luyken, 1649 - 1712. Stock Photo

RM2C49FPT–The 1692 earthquake at Port Royal, Jamaica. After a work by Dutch illustrator Jan Luyken, 1649 - 1712.

Scene showing how things were splintered where the storm was most severe, 1882. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJFKW5–Scene showing how things were splintered where the storm was most severe, 1882. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

British farmers unsympathetic to natural disasters in the USA. Cartoon from ''Punch'', London, 1882. Stock Photo

RMD9DPXK–British farmers unsympathetic to natural disasters in the USA. Cartoon from ''Punch'', London, 1882.

National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio Stock Photo

RM2RJCCW0–National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton Ohio

Ice storm Montreal 1998 restoring electricity Stock Photo

RMAAXYK5–Ice storm Montreal 1998 restoring electricity

The historic Oamaru Courthouse six months before the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania Stock Photo

RF2YC8TWF–The historic Oamaru Courthouse six months before the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, Oamaru, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanjing regained national importance at the beginning of the Ming dynasty, when its first emperor, Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang), set up the seat of government here in th Stock Photo

RM2B02853–Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanjing regained national importance at the beginning of the Ming dynasty, when its first emperor, Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang), set up the seat of government here in th

Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane. A surviving African American boy sits among the debris caused by the hurricane. Galveston, Texas. USA. Oct Stock Photo

RM2HG3DC4–Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane. A surviving African American boy sits among the debris caused by the hurricane. Galveston, Texas. USA. Oct

Cambrai's magnificent cathedral in its original state, before a series of natural and man-made disasters reduced it to little more than a ruin Stock Photo

RMG39MYR–Cambrai's magnificent cathedral in its original state, before a series of natural and man-made disasters reduced it to little more than a ruin

(231202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man takes a shower on the Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov. 14, 2023. The biggest economy in Latin America on Nov. 13 issued a new 'high danger' alert due to temperatures that are at least 5 degrees Celsius higher than the historical average for this time of year, with a thermal sensation of 58 degrees Celsius registered in parts of Rio de Janeiro in southeast Brazil. Heatwaves, torrential rains, floods, droughts and other natural disasters occurred one after another around the world in recent years. While impressed by the mighty powe Stock Photo

RM2TANE6J–(231202) -- BEIJING, Dec. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man takes a shower on the Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nov. 14, 2023. The biggest economy in Latin America on Nov. 13 issued a new 'high danger' alert due to temperatures that are at least 5 degrees Celsius higher than the historical average for this time of year, with a thermal sensation of 58 degrees Celsius registered in parts of Rio de Janeiro in southeast Brazil. Heatwaves, torrential rains, floods, droughts and other natural disasters occurred one after another around the world in recent years. While impressed by the mighty powe

President Barack Obama views damage with firefighters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 29, 2012. (BSLOC 2015 13 166) Stock Photo

RMKWC30J–President Barack Obama views damage with firefighters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 29, 2012. (BSLOC 2015 13 166)

Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED*** Stock Photo

RM2R8CJCP–Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED***

View of Craco, a ghost town in Basilicata region abandoned due to natural disasters and now popular tourist destination, Italy Stock Photo

RF2E3F7JD–View of Craco, a ghost town in Basilicata region abandoned due to natural disasters and now popular tourist destination, Italy

Lawinenkatastrophe am Dachstein Stock Photo

RMFXH1B8–Lawinenkatastrophe am Dachstein

tower travel historical city town tree trees winter arctic snow coke cocaine Stock Photo

RFJ6A8A6–tower travel historical city town tree trees winter arctic snow coke cocaine

When the Rhine overflows its banks, streets and paths in the city have always been impassable, cellars and apartments have been flooded, gardens and m Stock Photo

RF2BKAT73–When the Rhine overflows its banks, streets and paths in the city have always been impassable, cellars and apartments have been flooded, gardens and m

disasters, storm, typhoon, effects of a Typhoon on Luzon island, Philippines, wood engraving, late 19th century, tropical storm, destruction, ruins, village, natural disaster, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP3W8D–disasters, storm, typhoon, effects of a Typhoon on Luzon island, Philippines, wood engraving, late 19th century, tropical storm, destruction, ruins, village, natural disaster, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

NATURAL DISASTERS: 1960 Floods in England Stock Photo

RME0W1MM–NATURAL DISASTERS: 1960 Floods in England

Street scene after dust storm, Williston, North Dakota, USA, Russell Lee, U.S. Farm Security Administration, November 1937 Stock Photo

RM2RFH67X–Street scene after dust storm, Williston, North Dakota, USA, Russell Lee, U.S. Farm Security Administration, November 1937

People fleeing an eruption of Mt. Etna volcano, Sicily, Italy. From a 17th century print. Stock Photo

RMR6HF1R–People fleeing an eruption of Mt. Etna volcano, Sicily, Italy. From a 17th century print.

Destroyed dwellings, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJFM84–Destroyed dwellings, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

The 2010 historical flood in Firvale, Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia Stock Photo

RME1WFJY–The 2010 historical flood in Firvale, Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia

flood disaster 2021 Ahrtal, Ahr valley, destroyed historical Nepomuk bridge over river Ahr, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Eifel, Weinort Rech Stock Photo

RM2GMN89B–flood disaster 2021 Ahrtal, Ahr valley, destroyed historical Nepomuk bridge over river Ahr, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Eifel, Weinort Rech

Crashed electricity tower,St Julie,South shore of Montreal, 1998 Ice storm Quebec, Canada Stock Photo

RMM008ER–Crashed electricity tower,St Julie,South shore of Montreal, 1998 Ice storm Quebec, Canada

Town Hall with the flood water exceeding the historical flood level marker during the flood on 3rd June 2013, Passau Stock Photo

RMDH060A–Town Hall with the flood water exceeding the historical flood level marker during the flood on 3rd June 2013, Passau

The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanj Stock Photo

RM2B02891–The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanj

Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane. People carrying bodies on stretcher among the buildings destroyed by the hurricane and flood. Galveston, T Stock Photo

RM2HG3DC2–Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane. People carrying bodies on stretcher among the buildings destroyed by the hurricane and flood. Galveston, T

British cartoon from 1906 depicting the reaction to the San Francisco earthquake, remembered as one of the worst and deadliest earthquakes in the history of the United States. The death toll remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California's history and high in the lists of American disasters. Stock Photo

RMRJHB30–British cartoon from 1906 depicting the reaction to the San Francisco earthquake, remembered as one of the worst and deadliest earthquakes in the history of the United States. The death toll remains the greatest loss of life from a natural disaster in California's history and high in the lists of American disasters.

RFBBM9CN–Habu earthquake pillars

Churning waters of the Red River during the Flood of 1927 near Moreauville, Louisiana. Stock Photo

RMCWBPTR–Churning waters of the Red River during the Flood of 1927 near Moreauville, Louisiana.

RM2R8AXBF–Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED***

A marker on the side of a building on Market Street in Lower Town shows the cresting point of various floods throughout history Stock Photo

RMB1WD8J–A marker on the side of a building on Market Street in Lower Town shows the cresting point of various floods throughout history

RFB32JTC–CAR WRECK

RFJ6A8A5–tower travel historical city town tree trees winter arctic snow coke cocaine

Night Images of the wildfire burring pine forest and olive groves on the hills of Evia in Greece, on August 4, 2021. The area of the fires has no electricity. Firefighters and armed forces from all over Greece are arriving here. Greece reported 181 different fires on August 4, while there is a historical heatwave warming the country. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto) Stock Photo

RM2KCJ8D4–Night Images of the wildfire burring pine forest and olive groves on the hills of Evia in Greece, on August 4, 2021. The area of the fires has no electricity. Firefighters and armed forces from all over Greece are arriving here. Greece reported 181 different fires on August 4, while there is a historical heatwave warming the country. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

disasters, storm, tornado, from arise to fading, wood engraving after scetch by Maxwell, 19th century, twister, landspout, natural disaster, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMCP3W80–disasters, storm, tornado, from arise to fading, wood engraving after scetch by Maxwell, 19th century, twister, landspout, natural disaster, historic, historical, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

NATURAL DISASTERS: 1961 Floods in Central France Stock Photo

RME0W1T3–NATURAL DISASTERS: 1961 Floods in Central France

Town abandoned because of continued crop failures, Keota, Colorado, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, October 1939 Stock Photo

RM2RD0BB0–Town abandoned because of continued crop failures, Keota, Colorado, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, October 1939

Eruption of Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy, in 1669. After a 17th century engraving. Stock Photo

RMR6HF2G–Eruption of Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy, in 1669. After a 17th century engraving.

View of a house that has been lifted off its foundation, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJFM81–View of a house that has been lifted off its foundation, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

The 2010 record high historical flood in the Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia Stock Photo

RME1WFK0–The 2010 record high historical flood in the Bella Coola Valley, British Columbia

RM2GMN7XM–flood disaster 2021 Ahrtal, Ahr valley, destroyed historical Nepomuk bridge over river Ahr, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Eifel, Weinort Rech

Crushed hydro towers in Quebec Canada after the infamous Ice storm in 1998 Stock Photo

RMM008EW–Crushed hydro towers in Quebec Canada after the infamous Ice storm in 1998

After the earthquake of Ischia, 1883, Italy, historical engraving, 1888 Stock Photo

RMRCBWTP–After the earthquake of Ischia, 1883, Italy, historical engraving, 1888

RM2B02890–The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanj

Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane: a partly damaged house. Texas, USA. October 1900 Stock Photo

RM2HG3DC1–Archival photo of 1900 Galveston hurricane: a partly damaged house. Texas, USA. October 1900

Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Officer Rachel Roberts (right) looks at blueprints of the Magnolia House with William Raymond, Historical Administrator for the City of Biloxi. FEMA public assistance grants help municipalities recover from natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA Stock Photo

RM2KYFTAB–Hurricane Katrina, Biloxi, Miss., March 30, 2006 -- FEMA Public Assistance (PA) Project Officer Rachel Roberts (right) looks at blueprints of the Magnolia House with William Raymond, Historical Administrator for the City of Biloxi. FEMA public assistance grants help municipalities recover from natural disasters. Mark Wolfe/FEMA

Suplement Litteraire illustre. Le Petit Parisien. 30 sep. 1900. epouvantable cyclone en amerique Stock Photo

RMHT7DAB–Suplement Litteraire illustre. Le Petit Parisien. 30 sep. 1900. epouvantable cyclone en amerique

African American flood refugees vaccinated for typhoid at Camp Louisiana, near Vicksburg. Many would have joined the 'Great Stock Photo

RMD18HPT–African American flood refugees vaccinated for typhoid at Camp Louisiana, near Vicksburg. Many would have joined the 'Great

RM2R8CEAP–Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED***

This August 1950 photo documents the significant changes that occurred during the 9 years between photographs A and B. Muir Glacier has retreated more than 2 miles, exposing Muir Inlet, and thinned 340 feet or more. Stock Photo

RM2A9EJ8G–This August 1950 photo documents the significant changes that occurred during the 9 years between photographs A and B. Muir Glacier has retreated more than 2 miles, exposing Muir Inlet, and thinned 340 feet or more.

Man rescuing woman from ocean Stock Photo

RFB32P5P–Man rescuing woman from ocean

State Emergency Service training, Brisbane River, c 1976. The Queensland State Emergency Service was founded in 1975. It evolved from the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation which was set up in 1961 to deal with emergencies in the event of a nuclear war. The Civil Defence Organisation was activated in November 1973 following the Brisbane tornado and during the 1974 floods. The Queensland State Emergency Service was established because there was a need for a service that was capable of dealing with natural disasters. Stock Photo

RMMY0EK3–State Emergency Service training, Brisbane River, c 1976. The Queensland State Emergency Service was founded in 1975. It evolved from the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation which was set up in 1961 to deal with emergencies in the event of a nuclear war. The Civil Defence Organisation was activated in November 1973 following the Brisbane tornado and during the 1974 floods. The Queensland State Emergency Service was established because there was a need for a service that was capable of dealing with natural disasters.

RM2KCJ8D2–Night Images of the wildfire burring pine forest and olive groves on the hills of Evia in Greece, on August 4, 2021. The area of the fires has no electricity. Firefighters and armed forces from all over Greece are arriving here. Greece reported 181 different fires on August 4, while there is a historical heatwave warming the country. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

disasters, natural disasters, earthquakes, Japan, 1.9.1923, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE Stock Photo

RM2FNY9TK–disasters, natural disasters, earthquakes, Japan, 1.9.1923, ADDITIONAL-RIGHTS-CLEARANCE-INFO-NOT-AVAILABLE

RME0XF9P–NATURAL DISASTERS: 1966 Earthquake in Turkey

Stores in town abandoned because of continued crop failures. Keota, Colorado, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, October 1939 Stock Photo

RM2RD0BB4–Stores in town abandoned because of continued crop failures. Keota, Colorado, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, October 1939

The last day of Herculaneum. After a work by Louis-Hector Leroux. Herculaneum, along with nearby Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, was buried beneath volcanic ash during the erupion of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Stock Photo

RM2DA7DB6–The last day of Herculaneum. After a work by Louis-Hector Leroux. Herculaneum, along with nearby Pompeii, Oplontis and Stabiae, was buried beneath volcanic ash during the erupion of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.

View of a field, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJFM11–View of a field, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

The Trans-Baikal Railway - a subsidiary of the Russian Railways headquartered in Chita and serving Zabaykalsky Krai and Amur Oblast. The mainline was built between 1895 and 1905 as part of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Here, divers are being used to survey the riverbed prior to the construction of a railway bridge. Hazards faced for the tens of thousands of workers employed in the construction of the railway included the complex terrain, crossed by ridges, rivers and swamps, permafrost, low winter temperatures, and natural disasters. Stock Photo

RMRJC44K–The Trans-Baikal Railway - a subsidiary of the Russian Railways headquartered in Chita and serving Zabaykalsky Krai and Amur Oblast. The mainline was built between 1895 and 1905 as part of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Here, divers are being used to survey the riverbed prior to the construction of a railway bridge. Hazards faced for the tens of thousands of workers employed in the construction of the railway included the complex terrain, crossed by ridges, rivers and swamps, permafrost, low winter temperatures, and natural disasters.

RM2GMN7NP–flood disaster 2021 Ahrtal, Ahr valley, destroyed historical Nepomuk bridge over river Ahr, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Eifel, Weinort Rech

RMAAXXP4–Ice storm Montreal

One of San Francisco's landmarks is the cable car Stock Photo

RF2Y21PXC–One of San Francisco's landmarks is the cable car

RM2B0288X–The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanj

Vintage photo of Galveston Disaster, a dead man under a vast pile of wooden planks after the Galveston hurricane of 1900. USA Stock Photo

RM2HN3RF9–Vintage photo of Galveston Disaster, a dead man under a vast pile of wooden planks after the Galveston hurricane of 1900. USA

RMKWC4Y0–President Barack Obama views damage with firefighters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. June 29, 2012. (BSLOC 2015 13 166)

RFCNXW48–After the earthquake of Ischia, 1883, Italy, historical engraving, 1888

Barge loaded with poor African American refugees on the Sunflower River in Mississippi during the 1927 Flood. Relief officials Stock Photo

RMCWBPTX–Barge loaded with poor African American refugees on the Sunflower River in Mississippi during the 1927 Flood. Relief officials

RM2R8AFE1–Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED***

1968 - Blasting craters for a new section of the Cinder Lakes outside Flagstaff, Ariz.(July 1968). USGS Astrogeology constructed a mockup of a section of the moon's Sea of Tranquillity in a cinder field to aid with training and time-and-motion studies. Stock Photo

RM2A59EAF–1968 - Blasting craters for a new section of the Cinder Lakes outside Flagstaff, Ariz.(July 1968). USGS Astrogeology constructed a mockup of a section of the moon's Sea of Tranquillity in a cinder field to aid with training and time-and-motion studies.

Nov 10, 2006 - Guayaquil, Ecuador - Two Macau parrots clean each other's feathers in the animal exhibit of the Parque Historico Guayaquil, located a short bus ride from Ecuador's largest city and major seaport. Divided into three parts, the park includes reconstructed buildings from the historical Guayaquil center as well as a zoological exhibit. Due to natural disasters and declin Stock Photo

RMDPEF1H–Nov 10, 2006 - Guayaquil, Ecuador - Two Macau parrots clean each other's feathers in the animal exhibit of the Parque Historico Guayaquil, located a short bus ride from Ecuador's largest city and major seaport. Divided into three parts, the park includes reconstructed buildings from the historical Guayaquil center as well as a zoological exhibit. Due to natural disasters and declin

State Emergency Service headquarters, Fortitude Valley, c 1976. The Queensland State Emergency Service was founded in 1975. It evolved from the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation which was set up in 1961 to deal with emergencies in the event of a nuclear war. The Civil Defence Organisation was activated in November 1973 following the Brisbane tornado and during the 1974 floods. The Queensland State Emergency Service was established because there was a need for a service that was capable of dealing with natural disasters.. When formed in 1976, the state headquarters was at the former Forti Stock Photo

RMMY0EK0–State Emergency Service headquarters, Fortitude Valley, c 1976. The Queensland State Emergency Service was founded in 1975. It evolved from the Queensland Civil Defence Organisation which was set up in 1961 to deal with emergencies in the event of a nuclear war. The Civil Defence Organisation was activated in November 1973 following the Brisbane tornado and during the 1974 floods. The Queensland State Emergency Service was established because there was a need for a service that was capable of dealing with natural disasters.. When formed in 1976, the state headquarters was at the former Forti

RM2KCJ8D1–Night Images of the wildfire burring pine forest and olive groves on the hills of Evia in Greece, on August 4, 2021. The area of the fires has no electricity. Firefighters and armed forces from all over Greece are arriving here. Greece reported 181 different fires on August 4, while there is a historical heatwave warming the country. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

geography / travel, Guatemala, natural disasters / catastrope, hurricane, banana plantation struck by a hurricane, 1960s, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available Stock Photo

RMT0HJF4–geography / travel, Guatemala, natural disasters / catastrope, hurricane, banana plantation struck by a hurricane, 1960s, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

Nov. 27, 1971 - Campaign to Help People Affected by Natural Disasters Stock Photo

RME0YYJB–Nov. 27, 1971 - Campaign to Help People Affected by Natural Disasters

Drought refugees from Glendive, Montana, leaving for Washington, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, July 1936 (Colorized) Stock Photo

RM2RDD9MW–Drought refugees from Glendive, Montana, leaving for Washington, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, July 1936 (Colorized)

The earthquake of 1667 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, then the Republic of Ragusa. After a work by Dutch illustrator Jan Luyken, 1649 - 1712. Stock Photo

RM2C2EM6E–The earthquake of 1667 in Dubrovnik, Croatia, then the Republic of Ragusa. After a work by Dutch illustrator Jan Luyken, 1649 - 1712.

RMKJFM7X–View of a house that has been lifted off its foundation, 1878. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

Krishna temple, durbar square, kathmandu, nepal, asia Stock Photo

RMF762TK–Krishna temple, durbar square, kathmandu, nepal, asia

RM2GMN8M3–flood disaster 2021 Ahrtal, Ahr valley, destroyed historical Nepomuk bridge over river Ahr, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Eifel, Weinort Rech

The infamous Ice storm Montreal Canada 1998 Stock Photo

RMBNPD0X–The infamous Ice storm Montreal Canada 1998

Cardboard Cathedral Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake Memorial Stock Photo

RM2Y8MKAD–Cardboard Cathedral Christchurch New Zealand Earthquake Memorial

RM2B0285C–The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403–221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xi’an (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanj

Melissa Jooste; Italy; Italian; Pompei; Pompeii; Campania; Ancient; Rome; Roman; One; Vesuvius; Eruption; Eruptions; Natural; Disaster; Disasters Stock Photo

RMM164BB–Melissa Jooste; Italy; Italian; Pompei; Pompeii; Campania; Ancient; Rome; Roman; One; Vesuvius; Eruption; Eruptions; Natural; Disaster; Disasters

Mount Saint Helens in the Cascade mountains of Washington State. The volcano summit would lose over 1 300 of its 9677 foot Stock Photo

RMCP478Y–Mount Saint Helens in the Cascade mountains of Washington State. The volcano summit would lose over 1 300 of its 9677 foot

After the earthquake of Ischia, the wounded being brought to Naples in 1883, Italy, historical engraving, 1888 Stock Photo

RFCNXW3T–After the earthquake of Ischia, the wounded being brought to Naples in 1883, Italy, historical engraving, 1888

President Barack Obama talks with farmers on the drought, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2012. Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, foreground, joins the inspection tour. (BSLOC 2015 13 167) Stock Photo

RMKWC30M–President Barack Obama talks with farmers on the drought, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, Aug. 13, 2012. Sec. of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, foreground, joins the inspection tour. (BSLOC 2015 13 167)

RM2R8C462–Actual 1-4-1947: At the foot of the threatened RamnefjellRamnefjell is responsible for two of the biggest natural disasters Norway has had in recent times. The mountain is still far from safe, and it is therefore under constant observation. Photo: Th. Skotaam / Aktuell / NTB ***PHOTO NOT IMAGE PROCESSED***

1980 - The May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, Washington, generated lahars that swept down river valleys. The St. Helens bridge on Highway 504 was carried over a quarter-mile (a half-kilometer) downstream and partially buried. Stock Photo

RM2A9EJCG–1980 - The May 18, 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, Washington, generated lahars that swept down river valleys. The St. Helens bridge on Highway 504 was carried over a quarter-mile (a half-kilometer) downstream and partially buried.

DELUGE: Torrential and historic rain from the remnants of hurricane Ida cause massive flooding of the Raritan river leaving Boyd park in ruins. Stock Photo

RF2H51KF1–DELUGE: Torrential and historic rain from the remnants of hurricane Ida cause massive flooding of the Raritan river leaving Boyd park in ruins.

Hurricane winds and storm surge waves blow palm trees and crash into hotels on Miami Beach during Hurricane Betsy in 1965 Stock Photo

RMA1A211–Hurricane winds and storm surge waves blow palm trees and crash into hotels on Miami Beach during Hurricane Betsy in 1965

RM2KCJ8CY–Night Images of the wildfire burring pine forest and olive groves on the hills of Evia in Greece, on August 4, 2021. The area of the fires has no electricity. Firefighters and armed forces from all over Greece are arriving here. Greece reported 181 different fires on August 4, while there is a historical heatwave warming the country. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto)

disasters, natural disasters, earthquakes, Japan, 1.9.1923, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available Stock Photo

RMF0ENNN–disasters, natural disasters, earthquakes, Japan, 1.9.1923, Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

NATURAL DISASTERS: 1959 Dam Collapse in France Stock Photo

RME0RJRX–NATURAL DISASTERS: 1959 Dam Collapse in France

Fence almost completely buried under drifts of soil, near Liberal, Kansas, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, March 1936 Stock Photo

RM2RFCC4X–Fence almost completely buried under drifts of soil, near Liberal, Kansas, USA, Arthur Rothstein, U.S. Farm Security Administration, March 1936

Mount Vesuvius volcano erupts, December 16, 1631, one of its repeated eruptions through the ages. Though nowhere nearly intense as the famous Pompeian eruption, ash from the 1631 eruption fell as far distant as Constaninople (present day Istanbul) 1200 kilometers away. After a work by Joachim von Sandrart. Stock Photo

RM2HYHA68–Mount Vesuvius volcano erupts, December 16, 1631, one of its repeated eruptions through the ages. Though nowhere nearly intense as the famous Pompeian eruption, ash from the 1631 eruption fell as far distant as Constaninople (present day Istanbul) 1200 kilometers away. After a work by Joachim von Sandrart.

Hospital, St Louis Tornado, 1896. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library. Stock Photo

RMKJFKPE–Hospital, St Louis Tornado, 1896. This stereoscopic slide depicts storm damage following a tornado. From the New York Public Library.

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