1. United States: The country has recently experienced major natural disasters like wildfires in California, hurricanes in the Gulf Coast and Atlantic regions, as well as severe storms and tornadoes in various states.
2. Australia: The country experienced severe wildfires, known as the Black Summer bushfires, from late 2019 to early 2020, which devastated large areas and caused significant loss of life and property.
3. India: India has experienced severe flooding and landslides in various parts of the country, particularly during the monsoon season, resulting in significant loss of life and infrastructure damage.
4. Brazil: The country has been facing destructive wildfires in the Amazon rainforest in recent years, causing immense ecological damage and impacting local communities.
5. Indonesia: Indonesia frequently experiences earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. In recent times, the country has faced significant volcanic activity, including the eruptions of Mount Merapi and Mount Sinabung.
6. Japan: Japan deals with various natural disasters, including earthquakes, typhoons, and landslides. In 2020, the country was hit by Typhoon Hagibis, resulting in severe flooding and widespread damage.
7. Philippines: The Philippines frequently experiences typhoons, with some causing substantial damage and loss of life. Typhoon Goni, the strongest typhoon of 2020, struck the Philippines and caused significant devastation.
8. Mozambique: The country has recently faced devastating cyclones, such as Cyclone Idai in 2019 and Cyclone Kenneth in 2018, which caused extensive flooding, destruction, and loss of life.
9. Greece: Greece experienced devastating wildfires in 2018 and 2019, particularly in the Attica region, resulting in a significant loss of life and destruction of homes and infrastructure.
10. China: China encounters a range of natural disasters, including floods, earthquakes, and typhoons. The Yangtze River floods in 2020 caused widespread flooding and displacement of millions of people.