Natural Disasters in 2008
Summary: our documented records include 2 major natural disasters in 2008, with a combined estimated death toll of 225,960. This covers major documented events only — smaller events of 2008 may not be recorded.
| Event | Type | Country | Date | Fatalities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sichuan (Wenchuan) Earthquake | Earthquake | China | May 12 | 87,587 |
| 2008 Cyclone Nargis | Hurricane / Cyclone / Typhoon | Myanmar | May 2 | 138,373 |
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