The Deadliest Events Since 1900

When we think about deadly events in human history, we tend to think about wars, terrorist attacks, and mass killings. But when you look at the events in history that have caused the biggest losses of life, they are generally accidents or natural disasters. While we can’t stop accidents and natural disasters from happening, we can use knowledge of past events to mitigate the damage caused by them.

I’ve compiled a list of the deadliest events since 1900. In the coming months and years, I h...