The widely-known tri-state tornado was the most destructive tornado that ever occurred in the U.S. What caused this to be so destructive, was that is lasted for abnormally long time (hours), had no warning issued, and created a series of tornadoes. After it stroke on March 18, 1985, this tornado left more than 695 people dead, 12,000 people injured, and 17 million dollars lost due to damage.
The East Pakistan (Bangladesh) Tornado of 1969 is the second deadliest tornado in world history killing a total of 660 people, and injuring 4,000 people. On the same day another tornado strikes in Bangladesh, giving a total of 880 deaths that day.
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