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These were the most devastating snowstorms in history - Although it can be a charming, magical sight, snow can also be very dangerous when accompanied by a storm. Our planet regularly hit by blizzards, which can result in death, property damage and cities engulfed in snow. We look back at the most devastating snowstorms the world has witnessed, check it out!
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1717 - New England (United States) - The Great Snow was a series of four storms that struck this American region between February and March 1717.
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1717 - New England (United States) - The snowfall was so intense that several houses and cars were completely covered in white. The snow reached a height of 7.6 m. Many animals died, starving or freezing to death.
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1717 - New England (United States) - Even before the Great Storm, the winter had already been very harsh for most of the population. The snow reached 1.5 m, which impacted heavily on people's daily lives.
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1888 - New York (United States) - This snowstorm was so big that it went down in history due to the large amounts of snowfall, low temperatures and strong winds.
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1888 - New York (United States) - More than 400 people died during the blizzard and more than 100 people disappeared at sea.
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1922 - Washington, D.C (United States) - In addition to the homes, cars and buildings that were destroyed, 98 people were killed and more than 100 injured in this catastrophe.
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1922 - Washington, D.C. (United States) - A snowstorm struck the US capital in 1922 and had serious consequences.
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1959 - California (United States) - In 1959, Mount Shasta had the largest snowfall caused by a single storm in North America. The snow reached 4.8 m.
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1959 - California (United States) - Still, the storm did not have major material repercussions nor did it affect people's lives, since most of the snow fell in unpopulated areas in the mountains.
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1966 - Oswego (United States) - The 1966 blizzard in Oswego, New York, registered one of the largest snowfalls in the United States' history.
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1966 - Oswego (United States) - It is believed that the wind has surpassed 100 km/h during the storm in Fair Haven, New York.
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1967 - Lake Michigan (United States) - This devastating snowstorm hit several American cities, such as Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Gary, and it caused lots of material damages.
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1967 - Lake Michigan (United States) - Although most of the snowfall was recorded in unpopulated areas, 76 people lost their lives in Chicago.
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1971 - Quebec (Canada) - This natural disaster had an enormous impact both materially and on people's lives.
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1971 - Quebec (Canada) - The snowfall caused 17 deaths in Ontario, Canada, as well as around the province. Several people were injured, cars were blanketed in snow and houses were destroyed.
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1977 - Buffalo (United States) - Several homes and buildings were destroyed, cars were snowed under and 29 people died. Ever since that year, the city has been known as the snow capital of the United States and holds the record for the highest snowfall in a season (5.06 m).
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1977 - Buffalo (United States) - Before the natural disaster, the American city received less snow when compared to other cities in the north of the United States. However, a strong snowstorm, with winds that reached 72.4 km/h, devastated West New York.
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1993 - Canada and United States - This devastating catastrophe became known as the 'storm of the century' and hit eastern Canada and parts of the United States. It caused 310 deaths and $6.6 billion in material damages.
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1993 - Canada and United States - Many people have lost their homes and jobs, in what was one of the deadliest storms in history.
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1993 - Canada and United States - The wind reached a speed of 160 km/h in some places, resulting in lots of damage.
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1993 - Canada and United States - The storm had devastating consequences and went down in history as one of the worst blizzards affecting North America.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - With more than 20 cm of snow dumped in Central Park, this natural disaster was New York's second-largest snowstorm in history.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - The winds reached 50 km/h and eventually caused power outages, dozens of deaths and losses of about $1 billion, from Washington DC to Boston.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - Thousands of tourists were stranded at airports, bus terminals, and on roads. New York's schools were closed and Broadway had several shows canceled.
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2006 - New York (United States) - In February 2006, a snowstorm affected the great American metropolis with winds reaching 30 km/h.
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2006 - New York (United States) - The blizzard also became known as 'Storm Jonas' and caused 37 deaths in that month.
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2008 - Lhunze County (Tibet) - Tibet is known for its huge icy mountains, including Mount Everest. Yet 2008 was marked by a snowstorm more intense and devastating than the norm.
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2008 - Lhunze County (Himalayas) - Many buildings were destroyed and several people died.
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2014 - Annapurna (Nepal) - In October 2014, a snowstorm hit the area surrounding Mount Annapurna, located in the Himalayas.
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2014 - Annapurna (Nepal) - Authorities rescued about 500 people, and 40 people lost their lives in this natural disaster.
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These were the most devastating snowstorms in history - Although it can be a charming, magical sight, snow can also be very dangerous when accompanied by a storm. Our planet regularly hit by blizzards, which can result in death, property damage and cities engulfed in snow. We look back at the most devastating snowstorms the world has witnessed, check it out!
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0 / 31 Fotos
1717 - New England (United States) - The Great Snow was a series of four storms that struck this American region between February and March 1717.
© Reuters
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1717 - New England (United States) - The snowfall was so intense that several houses and cars were completely covered in white. The snow reached a height of 7.6 m. Many animals died, starving or freezing to death.
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1717 - New England (United States) - Even before the Great Storm, the winter had already been very harsh for most of the population. The snow reached 1.5 m, which impacted heavily on people's daily lives.
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1888 - New York (United States) - This snowstorm was so big that it went down in history due to the large amounts of snowfall, low temperatures and strong winds.
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1888 - New York (United States) - More than 400 people died during the blizzard and more than 100 people disappeared at sea.
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1922 - Washington, D.C (United States) - In addition to the homes, cars and buildings that were destroyed, 98 people were killed and more than 100 injured in this catastrophe.
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1922 - Washington, D.C. (United States) - A snowstorm struck the US capital in 1922 and had serious consequences.
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1959 - California (United States) - In 1959, Mount Shasta had the largest snowfall caused by a single storm in North America. The snow reached 4.8 m.
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1959 - California (United States) - Still, the storm did not have major material repercussions nor did it affect people's lives, since most of the snow fell in unpopulated areas in the mountains.
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1966 - Oswego (United States) - The 1966 blizzard in Oswego, New York, registered one of the largest snowfalls in the United States' history.
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1966 - Oswego (United States) - It is believed that the wind has surpassed 100 km/h during the storm in Fair Haven, New York.
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1967 - Lake Michigan (United States) - This devastating snowstorm hit several American cities, such as Chicago, Kalamazoo, and Gary, and it caused lots of material damages.
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1967 - Lake Michigan (United States) - Although most of the snowfall was recorded in unpopulated areas, 76 people lost their lives in Chicago.
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1971 - Quebec (Canada) - This natural disaster had an enormous impact both materially and on people's lives.
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1971 - Quebec (Canada) - The snowfall caused 17 deaths in Ontario, Canada, as well as around the province. Several people were injured, cars were blanketed in snow and houses were destroyed.
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1977 - Buffalo (United States) - Several homes and buildings were destroyed, cars were snowed under and 29 people died. Ever since that year, the city has been known as the snow capital of the United States and holds the record for the highest snowfall in a season (5.06 m).
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1977 - Buffalo (United States) - Before the natural disaster, the American city received less snow when compared to other cities in the north of the United States. However, a strong snowstorm, with winds that reached 72.4 km/h, devastated West New York.
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1993 - Canada and United States - This devastating catastrophe became known as the 'storm of the century' and hit eastern Canada and parts of the United States. It caused 310 deaths and $6.6 billion in material damages.
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1993 - Canada and United States - Many people have lost their homes and jobs, in what was one of the deadliest storms in history.
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1993 - Canada and United States - The wind reached a speed of 160 km/h in some places, resulting in lots of damage.
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1993 - Canada and United States - The storm had devastating consequences and went down in history as one of the worst blizzards affecting North America.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - With more than 20 cm of snow dumped in Central Park, this natural disaster was New York's second-largest snowstorm in history.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - The winds reached 50 km/h and eventually caused power outages, dozens of deaths and losses of about $1 billion, from Washington DC to Boston.
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1996 - East Coast (United States) - Thousands of tourists were stranded at airports, bus terminals, and on roads. New York's schools were closed and Broadway had several shows canceled.
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2006 - New York (United States) - In February 2006, a snowstorm affected the great American metropolis with winds reaching 30 km/h.
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2006 - New York (United States) - The blizzard also became known as 'Storm Jonas' and caused 37 deaths in that month.
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2008 - Lhunze County (Tibet) - Tibet is known for its huge icy mountains, including Mount Everest. Yet 2008 was marked by a snowstorm more intense and devastating than the norm.
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2008 - Lhunze County (Himalayas) - Many buildings were destroyed and several people died.
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2014 - Annapurna (Nepal) - In October 2014, a snowstorm hit the area surrounding Mount Annapurna, located in the Himalayas.
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2014 - Annapurna (Nepal) - Authorities rescued about 500 people, and 40 people lost their lives in this natural disaster.
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The most catastrophic blizzards in history
A look back at the most devastating snowstorms in the history of mankind
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Nature is beautiful but it also has the power to destroy everything around us in a short period of time. The world has experienced many natural disasters that have had a devastating impact on the Earth, including blizzards. Click on the gallery and discover the planet's most catastrophic snowstorms ever!
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