The United States is a bountiful land but it can be a harsh one too. What nature gives with one hand, it takes with the other, sending powerful hurricanes, earthquakes and floods to test those who call this great land home. Americans have faced these trials and tribulations with determination and bravery, generosity and compassion – but these are the natural disasters that tested the nation’s resilient spirit the most.

Read on to discover the deadliest natural disasters in US history. To view in FULL SCREEN on a desktop, click the icon in the top right corner of the image.