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The year 2004 had the most major earthquakes since 1999. In total, there were 16 magnitude 7.0+ earthquakes this year, 6 of them were in Indonesia. The vast majority of the earthquake deaths in 2004 were caused by the magnitude 9.1–9.3 earthquake off the west coast of Sumatra in December.
Largest UK post-war earthquake until 1984, and one of the most damaging earthquakes of the twentieth century. [2] [5] 26 December 1979 Longtown, Cumbria, England 55.03 −2.82 VI 4.7 Damage to buildings in Canonbie, Carlisle, and Glasgow. [2] [5] 19 July 1984 Llŷn Peninsula, Gwynedd, Wales 52.96 −4.38 VII 5.4
232,112 [8] (estimate for UK only) COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom and COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Ireland: 2020–2023 The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide death toll of 6.9 million people. 200,000+ [9] 1557 influenza pandemic: 1557–1561: From 1557 to 1559 the population contracted by 2%. 150,000+ Seven ill years: 1695 ...
Dogger Bank earthquake: At 6.1 on the Richter Scale, it was the largest earthquake in British history, but caused only minor damage as it was offshore. 1946–47: Severe winter: Right after WWII, blizzards block roads and cause blackouts, resulting in industrial stagnation. Followed by heavy flooding in March, causing £250–375 million of ...
2004 earthquakes (1 C, 14 P) F. 2004 floods (3 P) L. Landslides in 2004 (1 P) T. Tornadoes of 2004 (10 P) Tropical cyclones in 2004 (8 C, 53 P) 2004 tsunamis (1 C, 3 ...
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The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami occurred on Sunday, December 26, 2004. The earthquake itself, with a moment magnitude of around 9.2-9.3, devastated Aceh Province, Indonesia, while the tsunami affected countries all around the Indian Ocean. Nations which were affected are listed below in alphabetical order. For detailed information ...