It's been a rough month of natural disasters. Here's a review of some of the worst

The past month has seen a number of major natural disasters occur around the globe, from earthquakes to floods, droughts and typhoons.While the geological events would occur anyway, one problem is that the onset of the super El Nino phenomenon is setting off more risks of extreme weather worldwide. Here are some of the biggest natural disasters of the past month:Earthquake strikes Colombia This aerial view shows the rubble and debris of collapsed buildings 14 days after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Pereira, Colombia on August 24, 2026. The powerful earthquake that killed hundreds of people in western Colombia on August 10, 2026, caused $9.57 billion in economic losses, President Abelardo de la Espriella said on August 18, issuing a preliminary estimate. The death toll stands at 289, with a further 4,187 injured and 143 missing. (Photo by ESTEBAN VEGA LA-ROTTA / AFP via Getty Images)Esteban Vega La-rotta | Afp | Getty ImagesA 7.4-magnitude earthquake, the most powerful to hit Colombia in decades, tore through the coffee-growing areas early on the morning of Aug. 10, leaving many buildings partially or fully destroyed, hundreds dead and thousands injured.PEREIRA, COLOMBIA - AUGUST...