In 1936, Springfield suffered its most devastating natural disaster.
It is considered to be one of the most devastating human-caused environmental disasters.
Today's outpouring of grief was over a devastating natural disaster made worse by human negligence.
They were one of the most devastating natural disasters in Australia's history.
Although not among the largest oil spills in history, its remote and sensitive location made it one of the most devastating ecological disasters ever.
A devastating disaster would cause the appropriate reaction.
This was the most devastating and costly natural disaster to hit the country in 20 years.
It was a devastating disaster that had an overwhelmingly negative effect on the environment.
The most devastating natural disaster to hit the city was the Flood of 1913.
The 1999 quake was the most devastating and costly natural disaster to hit the country in nearly 20 years.