Natural disasters in China Natural disasters in China China is one of the countries most affected by natural disasters. It had 5 of the world's top 10 deadliest natural disasters; the top 3 occurred in China: the 1931 China floods, death toll 3 million to 4 million, the 1887 Yellow River flood, death toll 0.9 million to 2 million, and the 1556 Shaanxi earthquake, death toll 0.83 million. "Natural disasters occur frequently in China, affecting more than 200 million people every year. They have become an important restricting factor for economic and social development." In the course of recorded history, many types of natural
The Rabbits Who Caused All the Trouble one of the wolves because ""it is well known that lettuce-eaters cause lightning"". After the wolves announce plans ""to civilize"" the rabbits if they don't stop causing natural disasters, the rabbits decide to flee to an island. However, the other nameless animals - living out of harm's way - convince the rabbits to stay because ""This is no world for escapists"" and guarantee them protection against the wolves - ""in all probability"". After a flood - ""it is well known that carrot-nibblers with long ears cause floods"" - the wolves decide to imprison the rabbits, ""for their own good"". Weeks