The 1972 Iran Blizzard
Snow is beautiful when it peacefully falls to the earth, but too much of anything isn’t good. A blizzard is a distinct example of what too much of something good could mean. In 1972, a week of low temperatures and severe storms turned most of Iran into a white carpet of death. Snow reached frightening heights of up to 26 feet(7.9m) and buried more than 4,000 people alive.
The 1972 Iran Blizzard
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The Aleppo Earthquake Of 1138
The 1138 Aleppo earthquake is considered by most to be the third deadliest earthquake in recorded history. Despite many contradictions when it comes to the exact amount of casualties, most put the figure at 230,000. The Syrian city has suffered a series of natural disasters.
The Aleppo Earthquake Of 1138
