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The world’s deadliest types of extreme weather

Weather events that claim the most lives

The world’s deadliest types of extreme weather
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18/09/2026 13:45 ‧ 1 month ago | StarsInsider

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Extreme weather has always shocked humanity, but not necessarily in the ways that we expect. The disasters that dominate the news are often the ones that leave behind the most dramatic images of flattened homes and coastlines torn apart by wind and water.

But when you look closely at the global record, the deadliest forms of extreme weather are not always the most visible. As climate change impacts the world more and more, our weather is becoming more chaotic.

So, which types of weather are the most dangerous? Click on to find out.

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