But a large earthquake has the potential to kill more Americans in a single event than have been killed by tornadoes in the history of the world. Again, I'm not talking about the world. I'm talking about the U.S.
Many times more people have been killed in the U.S. by Hurricanes, and tornadoes than earthquakes.
This isn't even debatable.
Feel free to look it up, it only takes a minute.
I don't disagree, but the US is a young county. My point is that a single earthquake has the potential to kill more than every other natural disaster the United States has experienced combined. Speaking of which, tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the Wellington Avalanche, the deadliest in the US. Those not familiar with the story may find it interesting.