Tacloban was destroyed by typhoons in 1897 and 1912
From the Washington Herald, November 30, 1912.
That 15,000 persons were probably killed and wounded ln a Typhoon that swept the Philippine Islands last Tuesday was reported yesterday ln cable dispatches to the Bureau of Insular Affairs. The typhoon swept the Visayas and is said to have practically destroyed Tacloban. the capital of Leste
30 Nov 1912 – DEADLY TYPHOON. HOLOCAUST IN PHILIPPINES WASHING…
12 Jan 1898 – TYPHOON AND TIDAL WAVE IN THE PHILLIPINES. 7000
Reblogged this on Tallbloke's Talkshop and commented:
Philippines typhoons have always been a danger. Even when Co2 was at low levels.
Probably in 1851 as well:
“MANILA. – DESTRUCTIVE GALE. – By the French barque Paul Emile, we have received Manila papers to the 18th February. A severe gale occurred on the 7th and 8th December amongst the Philippine islands, by which much damage was occasioned. Several Spanish vessels were lost, and an English ship (name not mentioned) is reported to have been wrecked at Tinallan, province of Samar. Much injury had also been done on shore, the rivers having risen above their banks and inundated the neighbouring country, destroying houses and cultivation. In the province of Samar the river rose nine feet above its ordinary level, inundating the greater part of that province and sweeping away whole villages.”
http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/667496
23 June 1852
“tallbloke says:
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Philippines typhoons have always been a danger. Even when Co2 was at low levels.”
Irrespective of CO2 levels, actually.