Tornadoes
Other than the U.S., Bangladesh is one of the other global tornado hot spots. The regional topography of south Asia makes the Bay of Bengal more susceptible to violent thunderstorms. |
Earthquakes
Bangladesh is located along a fault line of the Indian-Australian Plate, which explains why the country is so susceptible to earthquakes. |
Rising Sea Level
Bangladesh is a hot spot for extreme river floods, intense tropical cyclones, and very high temperatures due to its low elevation. 46% of Bangladeshi population lives 10 meters above the average sea level. |
Learn about the history of Dhaka's natural disasters and the major disastrous events that shook the city.
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Discover the scientific explanations behind the natural disasters that occur in Dhaka.
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