How many catastrophic events happen a year?

The number of catastrophic events, such as natural disasters, varies each year and can include hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires. According to the Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), there are typically hundreds of significant disasters annually, with the exact number fluctuating based on factors like climate change and geological activity. In recent years, the occurrence of extreme weather events has increased, highlighting the growing impact of climate-related disasters.