2020: The Cursed Year | Everything That Happened In 2020
By now, everyone in this world must have realized that 2020 was not his/her year. People have gathered at the doors of the astrologers, with Sandals in their hands, who made them believe that 2020 was going to be their year. Just Kidding. But 2020 has given mankind, animals, and nature much more pain when compared to other years. With 2020 on the verge of completing its half-year, I would like to keep in front of you the ultimate 20 things that took place in 2020.
- Corona Virus Pandemic(COVID-19): One of the most deadly viruses mankind has ever come across and which made its pain felt all over the world is still at an increase and people don't know what to do as the vaccines are still under Lab Testing. Millions of People are affected all over the world and is increasing in thousands every day. First identified in the sea market of Wuhan, China, this virus has spread all over the world with hundreds of people dying every day but on the positive side, they are recovering in the number of thousands too. See the latest graph below.
Source: New York Times Australian bushfire: With over 46 million acres of land burnt down to ashes, not less than 1 billion animals dying, 3,500 homes getting burnt down, 34 people dying and many more animals and humans left injured, this Bushfire took place between June 2019 and March 2020.
Source: New York Times Floods in Indonesia killed at least 53: Taking place in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, this flood was caused by extremely heavy rains that led to the bursting of river banks and filling up the city with waters up to a height of 5 meters. This led to 300 people getting homeless, No electricity, and paralyzed transportation.
Supercyclone in India: Two Supercyclones, Cyclone Amphan(185kmph), and Cyclone Nisarga(100kmph), which recently occurred in India has killed over 100 people in India leaving many people homeless, damaging properties worth millions and landslides at many places across the country.
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia: Taking place in Indonesia's Krakatau, this volcanic eruption lasted for 83 minutes, spewing out smoke and ashes to up to 200 meter high.
Death of celebrities all over the world: Sushant Singh Rajput, Kobe Bryant, Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, David Olney, Caroline Flack, and many others are among the most famous celebrities who left us this year. May their souls rest in peace.
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Locust Swarm: Originating from Africa, these swarm of locusts flew across Africa, Pakistan, and India, destroying millions of green vegetation and bringing in an Agricultural crisis.
Source: Punch Gas Plant Explosion in Nigeria: On 17th March, The city of Lagos in Nigeria killed at least 15, injured many, and destroyed anywhere around 50 buildings.
Source: Axios Ukrainian flight crash in Iran: On January 8, the plane crashed shortly after taking off from Tehran, the capital on Iran, killing all 176 passengers and crew members on board.
Source: Gazettenet Iranian general Qasem Soleimani Killed by the US: On Jan 3, the Trump Government killed the Iranian general with a drone strike in Baghdad. Many feared that this step of trump would lead to World War III.
Giant Pterosaurs witnessed in the skies above the American Southwest. This gigantic bird-like creature doesn't have wings but a thin layer of skin running from a long finger to the lower leg, just enough to glide in the air like a bat. The only source of this news is the video below therefore if it is true or some special effect is still unknown.- A man dressed as a police officer in nova scotia killed at least 16 people in Nova Scotia, Canada.
- The Pentagon released a video of possible UFO's captured through infra-red cameras.
Murder Hornets: Giant insects known as Murder Hornets were spotted in the Washington State of the US. The venom of these insects is so strong that it can literally kill you within 30 minutes.
George Floyd's murder by four local police officials in the US, led to massive protests in America with the slogan "Black lives Matter", amidst the corona pandemic.
- Pakistan plane crash: PIA plane taking off from Lahore to Karachi crashed near the Karachi Airport killing 97 people that included the passengers and the crew members.
Lonar Lake in India turns pink overnight: The famous lake of India, Lonar Lake, formed after a meteorite hit Earth. The lake changed its color to pink overnight. Scientists believe that it happened due to some algae salinity present in the water body.- The explosion of a natural oil well in Assam, India. Over 1600 families were evacuated from the spot by the relief camps.
Source: The Moscow Times Russia's national emergency: A 20,000 tons of fuel spill in Russia from a power plant in Norilsk on May 29. The spill is so huge that it would take years to clean up.
A gas leak from a chemical plant in Vizag: The Gas leaked occurred at midnight killed at least 12 people, including two minors, while they were sleeping. Nearly 800 people were admitted to the hospital and 32 animals were also killed by the leak.
- Series of Earthquakes in Delhi, India: A total of Nine Earthquakes were felt in the capital of India, Delhi, and it is believed that a total of 17 earthquakes would occur this year.
Within 6 months, the total devastation caused is much much more than any other previous year. With Cyclones and Earthquakes lined up, we still do not know what else surprise 2020 holds for us. The most we can do is live our life to the fullest today because we do not know what tomorrow holds for us.
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