Natural Hazards: Causes and Effects - Disaster Management Center ...

Type of Event
Number of People Killed per Year in Disasters
1960s 1970s
Drought 1,010 23,110
Flood 2,370 4,680
Civil Strife/Conflict 300 28,840
Tropical Cyclone 10,750 34,360
Earthquake 5,250 38,970
Other Disasters 2,890 12,960
Type of Event
Number of People Affected per Year in Disasters
1960s 1970s
Drought 18,500,000 24,400,000
Flood 5,200,000 15,400,000
Civil Strife/Conflict 1,100,000 4,000,000
Tropical Cyclone 2,500,000 2,800,000
Earthquake 200,000 1,200,000
Other Disasters 200,000 500,000
Figure 1.2 & 1.3
Victims of Natural Disasters