1991 Bangladesh cyclone
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One of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded in the basin, the tropical cyclone caused a 6.1 m (20 ft) [[storm surge]], which inundated the coastline, causing at least 138,866 deaths and about US$1.7 billion (1991 USD) in damage. As a result of the catastrophic damage, the United States and other countries carried out ''Operation Sea Angel'', one of the largest military relief efforts ever carried out. |
One of the most powerful tropical cyclones ever recorded in the basin, the tropical cyclone caused a 6.1 m (20 ft) [[storm surge]], which inundated the coastline, causing at least 138,866 deaths and about US$1.7 billion (1991 USD) in damage. As a result of the catastrophic damage, the United States and other countries carried out ''Operation Sea Angel'', one of the largest military relief efforts ever carried out. |
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==Meteorological history== |
==Meteorological history== |
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