Strange Natural Disaster Facts

Natural disasters devastate areas across America throughout the year. From fires to flooding to mudslides, natural disasters are unpreventable.

Hurricane

Although New York is not a large coastal state typically associated with hurricanes, it has experienced one. In 1908 a category one hurricane hit southern Queens, destroying a resort known as Hog Island.

Hail

Large hail can be extremely devastating. The largest hailstone ever recorded was on June 22, 2003, in Aurora, Nebraska. This stone was 7 inches in diameter and had an 18.75-inch circumference.

Volcano

On March 18, 1944, during World War II, an eruption of the Vesuvius volcano killed 26 B-25 bombers in San Sebastian.

Mountain

Mount St. Helen's in Washington is one of the world's biggest natural wonders. On May 18, 1980, the mountain "blew up." An eruption is rare for mountains.

Fire

The Peshtigo fire was the largest in U.S. history before 9/11. The interesting thing about this devastating fire is that it occurred the same day as the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

References

• Disaster- Fun Facts
• Strange Facts
• Armageddon Online