United StatesCyclones Throughout History
| 1864 | Oct. 5, Calcutta, India: 70,000 killed. |
| 1899 | March 4, Bathurst Bay, Australia: Cyclone Mahina, a Category 5 cyclone, destroyed Bathurst Bay and killed about 400. |
| 1942 | Oct. 16, Bengal, India: about 40,000 lives lost. |
| 1960 | Oct. 10, East Pakistan: cyclone and tidal wave killed about 6,000. |
| 1963 | May 28–29, East Pakistan: cyclone killed about 22,000 along coast. |
| 1965 | May 11–12 and June 1–2, East Pakistan: cyclones killed about 47,000. |
| Dec. 15, Karachi, Pakistan: about 10,000 killed. | |
| 1970 | Nov. 12–13, East Pakistan: cyclone and tidal waves killed 200,000 and another 100,000 were reported missing. |
| 1971 | Sept. 29, Orissa state, India: cyclone and tidal wave killed as many as 10,000 off the Bay of Bengal. |
| 1974 | Dec. 25, Darwin, Australia: cyclone destroyed nearly the entire city; 50 reported dead. |
| 1977 | Nov. 19, Andhra Pradesh, India: cyclone and tidal wave claimed lives of 20,000. |
| 1991 | April 30, southeast Bangladesh: cyclone killed over 131,000 and left up to 9 million homeless. Thousands of survivors died from hunger and water-borne disease. |
| 1999 | Oct. 29, Orissa state, India: supercyclone swept in from Bay of Bengal, killing at least 9,573 and leaving over 10 million homeless. |
| 2004 | March 8, Antalaha, Madagascar: Cyclone Gafilo, with winds of 160 mph and heavy rains, leaves hundreds of thousands homeless and killed 295 people. More than 100 were on a ferry that sank off the island of Comoros. |
| 2007 | November 15, southern Bangladesh: Cyclone Sidr, with winds over 100 miles per hour, kills nearly 3,500 people in southern Bangladesh. The United Nations reports that a million people are left homeless. |
| 2008 | May 3, Myanmar: Cyclone Nargis hits the Irrawaddy Delta and the city of Yangon, killing at least 22,500 people— 41,000 more are still missing. Most of the deaths and destruction were caused by a 12-foot high tidal wave that formed during the storm. |
Provided by Infoplease—an authoritative, comprehensive reference website that offers an encyclopedia, a dictionary, an atlas, and several almanacs. Visit Infoplease.com to find more resources endorsed by teachers and librarians.
Teacher Appreciation Sale
We love teachers! Sign up today for a 7-day FREE trial of TeacherVision, and get 20% off your new subscription after the trial period ends. You deserve it!
Freebie Fridays
Want free stuff? Follow us on Twitter, "Like" us on Facebook, or Add us to your Google+ circle and get a free lesson, worksheet, or activity from TeacherVision every Friday.
February Calendar of Events
The month of February is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including School Counseling Week (2/6-10), Valentine's Day (2/14), Susan B. Anthony Day (2/15), Presidents' Day (2/20), Mardi Gras (2/21), Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/26-3/3). Plus, celebrate Black History Month and Library Lovers' Month all February long!
DK Instant Expert for Your Whiteboard
Become an Instant Expert on Science and Social Studies topics featured in DK's award-winning reference series. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference materials you need to reinforce key concepts, plus gorgeous clip art and PowerPoint presentations to make your subjects come to life. We're featuring high-quality, engaging content about the human body, mammals, ancient Egypt, inventions, weather and more... and it's all perfect for your interactive whiteboard. Plus, check out our newest additions to the collection: Fossils, Ancient Greece, Dinosaurs, and Explorers!
