In October 1737, a powerful tropical cyclone struck the Calcutta region of India. The cyclone triggered a massive storm surge that reportedly destroyed thousands of ships and resulted in approximately 300,000 deaths. Contemporary records described it as a cataclysmic disaster combining hurricane-force winds and seismic-like shock.
1737 Calcutta Cyclone; Massive Storm Surge in India
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