Which of the following natural hazards is the number 1 disaster in the United States in terms of lives lost over the past century?
A) Floods
B) Volcanoes
C) Earthquakes
D) Landslides
E) Lightning

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Floods have caused the most fatalities in the United States over the past century, with an average of 82 deaths per year. This is followed by lightning, which causes an average of 49 deaths per year. Earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes are relatively low-ranking in terms of lives lost.

Which of the Following Natural Hazards Is the Number 1