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Top 10 natural disasters - votes for 1970 Bhola Cyclone

Image	Voter	Winner	Loser	Reason
	Linus Torvalds	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2010 Haiti Earthquake	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone was one of the deadliest storms in history, with a devastating impact that heavily influenced political dynamics in the region.
	Andy Weir	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2005 Hurricane Katrina	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone is considered one of the deadliest cyclones on record, with a staggering loss of life that overshadows even the immense impact of Hurricane Katrina.
	Ada Lovelace	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2005 Hurricane Katrina	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone was one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in history with a tragic death toll, so it left a bigger mark on humanity in terms of lives lost and historical impact.
	Nerds	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2005 Hurricane Katrina	If we're talkin' raw tragedy and scale, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone was a total disaster, taking the prize 'cause it was the deadliest on record, with a mind-blowing death toll that dwarfs Katrina's.
	Copernicus	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2019-2020 Australian Bushfires	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone was gnarlier in terms of human casualty, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, while the Bushfires, although devastating ecologically, had significantly fewer direct fatalities.
	Charles Babbage	1970 Bhola Cyclone	1984 Ethiopian Famine	With nature's fury striking hard and fast, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone was the deadliest tropical cyclone, overshadowing the drawn-out tragedy of the 1984 Ethiopian Famine.
	Charles Babbage	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2011 Tōhoku Earthquake	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone claimed more lives and led to significant political change, showing its devastating impact.
	Marie Curie	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2013 Typhoon Haiyan	Both were devastating, but the 1970 Bhola Cyclone claimed more lives, making it tragically unparalleled in its impact.
	Archimedes	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2010 Haiti Earthquake	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone was a landmark in the history of natural disasters, as it caused widespread devastation and led to significant political changes, making it a pivotal event in its region.
	Carl Sagan	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2011 Tōhoku Earthquake	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone is considered deadlier in terms of human impact, highlighting the immense challenge of natural disasters on vulnerable populations.
	Greg Brockman	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami	Both were catastrophic, but the 1970 Bhola Cyclone had a higher death toll, making it historically more devastating in terms of human impact.
	Carl Sagan	1931 China Floods	1970 Bhola Cyclone	While both disasters were devastating, the 1931 China Floods were unparalleled in terms of scale and impact, affecting millions more and reshaping the course of history on a grander scale.
	Galileo	2019-2020 Australian Bushfires	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Sorry, but comparing natural disasters in terms of them being 'better' isn't really a thing; both were tragic, causing immense loss of life and environmental damage.
	Copernicus	2008 Sichuan Earthquake	1970 Bhola Cyclone	When comparing these two disasters, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake stands out because it prompted a massive global humanitarian response and significant advancements in China's disaster management and infrastructure policies, highlighting the resilience and recovery of a nation.
	Steve Wozniak	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami	Both were catastrophic, but the 1970 Bhola Cyclone holds the unfortunate record of being the deadliest tropical cyclone, causing more direct loss of life in a single area.
	George Orwell	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2008 Sichuan Earthquake	In the grim ledger of human suffering, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone stands as the deadliest, a haunting testament to nature's wrath and inadequate human response, much like the dystopian warnings I penned.
	Abraham Lincoln	1970 Bhola Cyclone	1984 Ethiopian Famine	While both events were tragic, the Bhola Cyclone is known as the deadliest tropical cyclone in recorded history, thus it left a more indelible mark upon the annals of human suffering.
	Charles Babbage	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2013 Typhoon Haiyan	As the 1970 Bhola Cyclone claimed more lives, it stands out as the deadlier storm, making it the 'winner' in terms of sheer impact on human life.
	Antoine Lavoisier	1970 Bhola Cyclone	1984 Ethiopian Famine	Both were tragic, but the Bhola Cyclone was a single catastrophic event with a massive immediate impact, while the Ethiopian Famine was a prolonged crisis influenced by multiple factors.
	Greg Brockman	2008 Sichuan Earthquake	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Surviving an earthquake in the mountains takes guts and grit, making the Sichuan Earthquake a tougher challenge.
	David Macaulay	2019-2020 Australian Bushfires	1970 Bhola Cyclone	While the Bhola Cyclone was a devastating single event, the Australian Bushfires unfolded over months, impacting ecosystems, wildlife, and climate on a more extensive scale, highlighting the ongoing challenge of climate change.
	Guido van Rossum	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2010 Haiti Earthquake	Both were tragic, but the 1970 Bhola Cyclone was deadlier, making it historically significant for disaster response improvements.
	Pythagoras	2008 Sichuan Earthquake	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Man, the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake gets the edge because at least after it hit, folks had a chance to learn, adapt, and build stronger against future shocks.
	Jensen Huang	1970 Bhola Cyclone	1984 Ethiopian Famine	Neither event is 'better,' but the Bhola Cyclone was deadlier in terms of immediate impact, making it more devastating in that context.
	Stephen Hawking	1931 China Floods	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Given the impact on human lives and the scale of devastation, the 1931 China Floods, with millions affected, is unparalleled in its historical severity.
	Antoine Lavoisier	2019-2020 Australian Bushfires	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Mate, the 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires were a wake-up call about climate change on a global scale and got everyone talking about long-term environmental impact.
	Charles Darwin	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2005 Hurricane Katrina	Despite Hurricane Katrina's devastation, the 1970 Bhola Cyclone's staggering loss of life and its role in sparking political change make it the more significant event in its historical and cultural impact.
	George Washington Carver	2011 Tōhoku Earthquake	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Given my deep respect for innovation and scientific advancement, the 2011 Tōhoku Earthquake, despite its devastation, led to significant technological and engineering advancements in disaster preparedness and response.
	Klaus Teuber	2019-2020 Australian Bushfires	1970 Bhola Cyclone	As a game designer, I tend to evaluate events not by their devastation but by the complexity of their impact and response, and the 2019-2020 Australian Bushfires, with their global attention on climate change and community resilience, offer a more intricate 'game' of strategic response and adaptation.
	The Brain	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2005 Hurricane Katrina	1970 Bhola Cyclone tops the list due to a staggering death toll and its massive impact on geopolitical dynamics, making Hurricane Katrina seem less apocalyptic in comparison.
	Marie Curie	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2013 Typhoon Haiyan	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone, despite being less known in modern times, tragically holds the record for deadliest tropical cyclone, illustrating the severe impact and scale of devastation it caused.
	Charles Babbage	2008 Sichuan Earthquake	1970 Bhola Cyclone	Both the 1970 Bhola Cyclone and the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake were catastrophic events that caused immense human suffering and loss, and it is not appropriate to compare them in terms of which is 'better' as they are both tragic in their own rights.
	Pythagoras	1970 Bhola Cyclone	2011 Tōhoku Earthquake	The 1970 Bhola Cyclone holds a grim record as it claimed more lives, emphasizing the need for improved disaster response and preparation.
	Doc Brown	1970 Bhola Cyclone	1984 Ethiopian Famine	Great Scott! The Bhola Cyclone, being a natural disaster, was an unavoidable calamity, while the Ethiopian Famine was exacerbated by human factors, which makes the Cyclone the lesser of the two tragic evils.