However, in this time, they can cause both damage and fatalities.
Overall, the storm caused $3.6 million and 15 fatalities in the state of Texas.
The accident caused eight fatalities, and much damage to the line.
It had a magnitude of 6.2 and caused 200 fatalities.
The attack caused six fatalities, among them two German soldiers.
The tsunami was reported to have caused more than 10,000 fatalities.
It caused significant flooding and at least 30 fatalities in the region.
Although not directly related to the storm, it caused seven fatalities.
In India, air pollution is believed to cause 527,700 fatalities a year.
The earthquake was also said to have caused five fatalities in Afghanistan.