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0:00 - The Destructive Power of Tornadoes
0:34 - Tornadoes Ranked Fifteen Through Thirteen
4:31 - Tornadoes Ranked Twelve Through Ten
8:35 - Tornadoes Ranked Nine Through Seven
12:41 - Tornadoes Ranked Six Through Four
16:51 - The Grand Harbour Tornado
18:17 - The Tri-State Tornado
19:56 - The Daulatpur-Saturia Tornado
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0:00 - The Destructive Power of Tornadoes
0:34 - Tornadoes Ranked Fifteen Through Thirteen
4:31 - Tornadoes Ranked Twelve Through Ten
8:35 - Tornadoes Ranked Nine Through Seven
12:41 - Tornadoes Ranked Six Through Four
16:51 - The Grand Harbour Tornado
18:17 - The Tri-State Tornado
19:56 - The Daulatpur-Saturia Tornado
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00:00At first glance, wind might seem harmless, but even the slightest change in airflow can be the
00:06beginning of one of the most destructive forces in Earth's atmosphere. It's a colossal vortex
00:13capable of ripping up asphalt roads, demolishing buildings, and crushing everything in its path.
00:19These are the 15 most destructive tornadoes in history. But before we get into that, if you're
00:26new to our channel, go ahead and hit that subscribe button and turn on the notification bell so you're
00:31always updated on videos like this. Number 15, the Saroma Tornado, Japan. We'll start in the far north
00:41of Japan where Saroma is located, a quiet community surrounded by Lush Mountain. It is located on the
00:49island of Hokkaido, a region where extremely cold winds from the east meet. And the ocean currents,
00:56their collision, can cause severe atmospheric disturbance. In 2006, around 1.13 the afternoon,
01:04the sky over Saroma suddenly turned dark. It was neither detected nor warned about in advance by
01:09the warning systems. A powerful tornado with an F3 classification on the Fujita scale suddenly hit
01:15the area, measuring an estimated 200 meters in width. The tornado passed through the construction
01:20site of the new Saroma tunnel. What stood there were temporary offices and facilities completely
01:26unprepared for the approaching disaster. Although the tornado's path was only about 1 kilometer long,
01:32it still managed to destroy the construction facilities while the workers were still there.
01:38Nine people lost their lives in the incident, making it the deadliest tornado in modern Japanese history.
01:43Number 14. The Piedras Negras. Tornado, Mexico. Next, we head to northern Mexico, to the city of Piedras.
01:53Negras. Here, the dry plains meet the humid air from the Gulf of Mexico. The clash of these conditions can
02:01create the perfect environment for the formation of severe storms. In 2007, the skies gave an early warning of
02:08the impending disaster. Around 6.10 in the evening, hail the size of baseballs began to fall.
02:16The people who sought shelter didn't expect that an even greater danger was heading their way.
02:23By 6.21 in the evening, the tornado touched down and destroyed everything in its path. The powerful
02:31tornado, classified as an F4, crossed the border into Eagle Pass, Texas and also caused severe damage to
02:38this city in the United States. Nearly 400 homes in the area were completely destroyed. The disaster
02:44was made even worse because it had only been 3 years since the community suffered from severe flooding
02:51in 2004. In the end, the death toll reached 10, 3 in Mexico and 7 in the United States.
02:59Number 13. The Bejucal Tornado, Cuba. Now, we head over to the western part of the island of Cuba,
03:08where Bejucal is located. This town is used to the onslaught of powerful storms but it didn't expect the
03:15danger brought about by the clash between the cold air coming from the north and the warm air from the
03:21Caribbean. On December 26, 1940, the residents of Bejucal were resting after celebrating the centenary of
03:30their famous brass band. Around 5.30 in the afternoon, the sky suddenly went dark in just a matter of
03:36minutes. A tornado approximately 500 meters wide was approaching. It tore off roofs, destroyed sections of
03:44the road and knocked down power lines. In the midst of the darkness, there were also intense bursts of
03:50light that looked like blue flashes. The tornado was classified as an F4 on the Fujita scale. Among the
03:58places it hit were a nursing home and the Bejucal hospital. Despite the severe damage, a few circumstances
04:04helped avert an even greater tragedy. The festivities had ended hours before the tornado hit while early
04:12warnings and falling hail prompted people to take shelter in their sturdy homes. Because of this,
04:19an even wider catastrophe was averted which could have claimed thousands of lives in just a few minutes.
04:26Still, this destructive tornado claimed the lives of up to 20 people.
04:3112. The Mount Eilif Tornado, South Africa
04:35Next, we are taken to the southeastern part of South Africa, home to the town of Mount Eilif, formerly known
04:42as Mount Eilif. It is a region with diverse landscapes, where high inland plateaus can heat the
04:49air. When the warm air from the land combines with the humid air from the ocean, it can spawn
04:57violent supercelled thunderstorms or storms with intense rotation. In 1999, the residents of Mount Eilif
05:06witnessed the sky suddenly darkening in the middle of the day. The day-in-coming tornado was so massive
05:13that all the residents saw was a gigantic wall of darkness heading straight for their town. It was
05:19classified as an F4 on the Pujita scale, carving a path roughly 120 kilometers long. It hurled vehicles
05:27through the air, uprooted trees, and demolished brick buildings as if they were nothing more than
05:32cardboard toys. Nearly 95 percent of the community was destroyed, leaving vast sections with barely
05:39anything remaining except for their foundations. Due to the extent of the damage, the South African
05:45government had to declare the area a national disaster area. 200 people were killed by the
05:52tornado, earning it recognition as one of the most destructive tornadoes ever recorded in Africa.
05:58Number 11. The Regina Tornado, Canada. Next, we're heading to the south-central part of Canada, where the
06:05city of Regina is located. It sits in the middle of vast plains with almost no natural barriers to stop
06:14the
06:14freezing winds from the Arctic from colliding with the warmer air coming from the south.
06:19On June 19, 1912, the city of Regina was preparing to celebrate Dominion Day. The weather was blistering
06:26hot that day. Around 4.45 in the afternoon, dark clouds began to gather and hail started falling from
06:32the sky. In just a matter of minutes, a tornado formed with a diameter of about 400 meters and it
06:39was
06:39classified as an F4 on the Fujita scale. It was like a massive black curtain gradually swallowing the
06:46entire city, tearing apart churches, factories, and block after block of buildings in its path.
06:52In such a short time, the monstrous tornado brought severe devastation to Regina. 28 people were killed
07:00while thousands were left homeless. This disaster was recorded as one of the most destructive tornadoes in
07:07Canadian history. It also caused enormous financial losses, taking approximately 40 years for the city to
07:14completely pay off the debts associated with its rebuilding. 10. The Peshawar Tornado, Pakistan
07:23Let's head to the northern part of Pakistan where Peshawar is located, a city situated in a valley
07:29surrounded by towering mountains. In this region, extreme weather changes can occur when the cold air
07:37from the Himalayan mountains meets the warm air from the plains. In April 2015, around 7 in the evening,
07:45a powerful storm suddenly formed. Over the valley, the sky quickly darkened so the residents didn't
07:52immediately see the danger approaching them. A powerful tornado with wind speeds, estimated at 120
07:59kilometers per hour, our touched down and tore through densely populated areas. Nearby communities
08:06where many families live in houses made of fragile materials were severely affected. It uprooted mature
08:13trees. It destroyed communication towers and knocked down power lines. The damage worsened due to a lack of
08:21preparation and crowded housing. On top of that, several communities in the area have long been
08:28suffering from recurring flood. In the end, up to 45 people lost their lives and hundreds were injured.
08:359. The San Justo Tornado, Argentina Now, let's head to Argentina, home to San Justo, a place surrounded by
08:45vast plains. Here, cold air from Antarctica, warm air from the Amazon region, and dry air from the Andes
08:54mountains can collide. This kind of collision of winds can create conditions favorable for the formation of
09:00powerful storms and tornadoes. In January 1973, around 2.15 in the afternoon, something strange happened near the
09:09train track. Residents witnessed the formation of greenish clouds before a colossal tornado appeared.
09:16It was estimated to be around 300 meters wide and its wind speed was said to have reached up to
09:21400
09:22kilometers per hour. Its force was so powerful that it managed to lift the railway cars of a freight train
09:30uproot trees and hurl a cargo truck up to 500 meters away.
09:35The tornado reached an F5 rating, the highest level on the original Fujita scale. Over 200 people were
09:43injured, roughly 2,000 people were left homeless, and 60 people lost their lives. Due to the severity of
09:50the destruction, it is often described as one of the strongest tornadoes ever recorded in the southern
09:56hemisphere. 8. The Montville Tornado, France
10:00Next, we head to northern France, where Montville is located, an industrial community surrounded by
10:08vast plains. Although it might seem like a coincidence, the collision of cold air coming
10:15from the Atlantic and warmer air can bring about severe weather changes. In 1945, around 1 o'clock in the
10:23afternoon, a devastating tornado struck this community. According to reports from that time,
10:28the tornado was extremely powerful with wind speeds estimated to have reached up to 430 kilometers per
10:36hour. The powerful tornado was described as changing direction erratically and producing a deafening roar.
10:43The tornado directly struck textile factories filled with workers. Because of its immense force,
10:50the brick buildings collapsed, the brick buildings collapsed and were torn to pieces. The production
10:56machinery was also destroyed, while pieces of the buildings and other remnants were said to have been
11:01swept far away. An estimated 75 people were killed in the disaster, mostly factory workers. It became one of
11:11the deadliest tornado-related disasters in French history. 7. The Ivanovo Tornado, Russia
11:18Next, we are taken to the vast plains of Eastern Russia, where Ivanovo is located. Because of its flat terrain,
11:28winds coming from different parts of the continent can move freely. In some instances, the collision of
11:35these winds can cause destructive storms. Especially during the warmer months of the year, at the height of the
11:43cold war, the Ivanovo region witnessed a rare and destructive event that felt like an attack from
11:49the sky. In June 1884, around 3.30 in the afternoon, following a massive hailstorm, an F4 classified tornado formed.
12:01It reached an estimated width of 500 meters. The tornado moved so fast and was so violent that residents
12:09couldn't even see its usual funnel shape. Instead, what they saw was a massive wall of darkness that
12:16seemed to suck in everything around it. The tornado traversed a path of over 100 kilometers before
12:21finally moving into dense forest and weakening. The Soviet government allegedly tried to hide the true
12:27extent of the disaster. However, the devastation left behind was so massive that it could not be easily
12:33concealed. Around 92 people were killed in this event, making it one of the most destructive tornadoes
12:40in Russian history. Number 6. The Yangcheng Tornado, China
12:46This brings us to the eastern part of China, where Yangcheng is located, a city situated on a vast coastal
12:52plain. Here, the humid air from the ocean and the cold air coming from inland Asia can collide.
13:01In June 2023, around 2.10 in the afternoon, a massive tornado with an F4 classification struck
13:09this area. It was estimated to be up to 4.1 kilometers wide and it devastated industrial
13:14areas and populated communities. For about 50 minutes, the tornado continued its rampage with wind speeds
13:22reaching up to 266 kilometers per hour-hour. Unlike many past disasters with no actual footage,
13:30the destruction of buildings and facilities was captured in photos and videos. Industrial
13:36facilities in the area collapsed while strong winds swept away heavy vehicles and other equipment. Images of
13:43the rescue operations spread around the world. President Xi Jinping also ordered an all-out effort to help
13:49those affected and carry out emergency response operations. The tornado left widespread devastation
13:56in its wake and claimed the lives of 98 people, making it one of the deadliest tornadoes in China's history.
14:05Number 5. The Dantan Tornado, India
14:08Next, we head to eastern India, where Dantan is located, a community near the Bay of Bengal.
14:14This region is known for the dangers posed by powerful cyclones and monsoon winds. In some cases,
14:23the collision of these winds and the cold air from northern India can trigger dangerous weather conditions.
14:31In 1998, around 2.30 in the afternoon, farmers were working in their fields when an F2 tornado suddenly
14:39struck. According to reports, the tornado reached about 180 meters in width while its wind speed exceeded 160
14:51kilometers per hour. When it reached the rural communities, nearly a thousand homes built with
14:58less durable materials were destroyed. It blew off roofs and fragile walls of homes collapsed while families
15:05were still inside. Although it was not classified under the highest category of tornadoes, its impact was
15:12immense because residents were unprepared for this kind of disaster. Many agricultural communities were
15:18severely damaged and it is estimated that around 250 people lost their lives. Number 4. The Sicily Tornadoes,
15:27Italy. Now, we fly toward the western part of Sicily, an island in Italy where the city of Marsala is
15:35located.
15:35In this region, the warm air from the Sahara Desert can potentially collide with the cold air coming from Europe.
15:44Such conditions can trigger extreme weather changes in the southern part of Europe.
15:50One afternoon in 1851, two tornadoes that initially formed over the sea struck Sicily. Upon making
15:57landfall, they turned destructive as they swept through the countryside of Marsala. Both tornadoes were
16:03estimated to be in the F3 category. They moved side by side toward the northeast, less than 500 meters apart,
16:11devastating vast plains together before heading back out to sea and finally dissipating.
16:17They left behind a vast area littered with ruins and debris. Vessels in the harbor were also wrecked
16:25including merchant ships while communities surrounding Castellamare were affected as well.
16:31It is estimated that up to 500 people perished in the disaster. Besides the tragic loss of life,
16:38it also caused severe hardships for the residents. Many lost their livelihoods after their crops were
16:44ruined and their livestock died or went missing.
16:473. The Grand Harbor Tornado, Malta. It brings us to the small country of Malta,
16:53particularly to the Grand Harbor, a port that played an important role in the country's history.
16:59Back then, this coast was one of the most critical strategic locations for controlling trade drugs.
17:06It was ruled by the Knights of the Order of St. John, who turned it into a formidable fortress to
17:12fight against the Ottomans and pirates.
17:14In September 1551, a massive water spout moved into the Grand Harbor and became a devastating tornado when it hit
17:23land.
17:25It directly struck the warships docked in the harbor.
17:30The powerful winds and water battered the vessels as if they had been struck by a force comparable to a
17:37modern-day F-3 tornado.
17:41Many of the Order's main galleys were destroyed and nearly the entire fleet of vessels tanked.
17:47According to historical records, nearly 600 crew members and soldiers were killed after drowning or being crushed by the collapsing
17:56parts of the ships.
17:57This disaster dealt a severe blow to the Knights of the Order of St. John.
18:02In the weeks that followed, their situation worsened even further after the defeat in Tripoli.
18:07Their forces were also weakened before the famous Great Siege of Malta in 1565 No. 2, the Tri-State Tornado,
18:17United States.
18:18Now, we head to the middle of the vast plains of the United States to the region affected by one
18:24of the most destructive tornadoes in the country's history.
18:28In this part of the United States, warm air from the south and cold air from the north often collide.
18:35Conditions like these can spawn extremely violent storms and tornadoes, especially in the region known as Tornado Alley.
18:43In 1925, around 1 in the afternoon, a massive tornado formed that would later become known as the Tri-State
18:52Tornado.
18:52It was classified as an F5 on the Fujita Scale with wind speeds estimated to exceed 480 kilometers per hour.
19:01It reached a width of about 1.6 kilometers.
19:05In just three and a half hours, it carved the path of about 352 kilometers across the states of Missouri,
19:13Illinois, and Indiana.
19:15It was estimated to have traveled forward at about 117 kilometers per hour, or while hidden by thick storm clouds.
19:24One of the areas severely damaged was Murfreesboro, Illinois.
19:28Here, the tornado destroyed homes, commercial buildings, and railroad facilities.
19:34Many locomotives and other heavy machinery were damaged as if they were toys swept away by the wind.
19:41Along its entire path, thousands of structures were destroyed, and many communities were left virtually wiped out.
19:48The death toll wreaked 695 people and it remains the deadliest tornado recorded in United States history.
19:55Number 1. The Daulatpur Saturya Tornado, Bangladesh
20:00In the final part of our journey, we head to Bangladesh, to the Ganges Delta region, where the areas of
20:07Daulatpur and Saturya are located.
20:10Bangladesh is a country that frequently experiences weather-related disasters due to its vast plains, low-lying lands, and dense
20:18population living in areas highly vulnerable to catastrophes.
20:22In 1989, around 6.30 in the evening, the sky suddenly darkened as if night had fallen much earlier than
20:30usual.
20:30In the midst of the darkness, an extremely powerful tornado struck the areas of Daulatpur and Saturya.
20:36According to reports, it was estimated to be 1.6 kilometers wide, while its wind speed was said to have
20:43reached 418 kilometers per hour-hour.
20:46However, some of these numbers remain uncertain because the measuring instruments used at that time were limited.
20:55Along its estimated 80-kilometer path, the tornado devastated many communities and left vast areas with almost no trees or
21:03buildings standing.
21:04In less than an hour, countless homes were destroyed, thousands of families were left homeless, and thousands of people were
21:14injured.
21:14According to some reports, around 1,300 lives were claimed, while an estimated 12,000 were injured, and 80,000
21:24were left homeless.
21:25Because of the widespread devastation and the massive loss of life, it is often considered one of the most devastating
21:32tornadoes in world history.
21:34After witnessing this scale of destruction, it is easy to think of tornadoes as monsters that strike indiscriminately.
21:41However, tornadoes are natural occurrences that form due to atmospheric conditions.
21:47They can cause severe damage, especially when they strike populated areas.
21:53Nowadays, we have better technology to track storms, provide early warnings, and save many lives.
22:02But an important question remains.
22:05Is every country prepared enough to face this kind of disaster?
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22:21No, no, no, no.
22:22No, no, no, no.
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