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The Deadliest Cyclone Hits Bangladesh

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The deadliest cyclone hit the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh, unleashing an enormous storm surge and 230 km/h winds, resulting in tremendous loss of life. The storm struck on November 12, 1970 killing 500,000 people, making it the worst natural disaster in the 20th century.

Posted:  2002-07-17  2:52:43 PM

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