Deaths
| Deaths per year from tropical cyclones | |
|---|---|
| Australia | 5 |
| United States | 25 |
| East Asia | 740 |
| Globally | 10000 |
During the last two centuries, tropical cyclones have been responsible for the deaths of about 1.9 million people worldwide. It is estimated that 10,000 people per year perish due to tropical cyclones. The deadliest tropical cyclone was the 1970 Bhola cyclone, which had a death toll of anywhere from 300,000 to 500,000 lives.
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