##  $131 Billion in Devastation: First Half of 2025 Sees Second Costliest Global Disaster Tally

**Record-breaking costs highlight escalating impact of natural disasters.**


Global damages from natural disasters reached a staggering $131 billion during the first half of 2025, marking the second most costly January to June period since 1980, according to a report by reinsurance giant Munich Re. This figure significantly surpasses the 30-year average of $79 billion, trailing only the catastrophic year of 2011.


"The first half of 2025 has witnessed unprecedented levels of destruction," stated [Insert Relevant Quote from Report]. "These figures serve as a stark reminder of the increasing threat posed by natural disasters and the urgent need for preparedness and mitigation strategies."  


##  $131 Billion in Devastation: First Half of 2025 Sees Second Costliest Global Disaster Tally

**Record-breaking costs highlight escalating impact of natural 

Natural disasters cost $131 billion globally in first half o

Natural disasters cost $131 billion globally in first half of 2025

## Pacific Rocked by Devastating 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia

**Tsunamis Up to Four Meters High Trigger Evacuations Across the Region**

A powerful earthquake, measuring a staggering 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck off Petropavlovsk on Russia's Kamchatka peninsula Wednesday. This seismic event, one of the strongest recorded in recent history, triggered tsunamis reaching heights of up to four meters (12 feet) across the Pacific Ocean.

The tremors sent shockwaves across the region, prompting widespread evacuations from Hawaii to Japan as authorities issued tsunami warnings and urged residents to seek higher ground.  

This powerful quake, the largest since a similar magnitude 8.8 event in 2011, underscores the immense power of nature and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness in earthquake-prone areas. 




## Pacific Rocked by Devastating 8.8 Magnitude Earthquake Off Russia

**Tsunamis Up to Four Meters High Trigger Evacuations Across the Region**

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Natural disasters cost $131 billion globally in first half of 2025

Huge quake off Russia sparks Pacific tsunamis