Generally, the term devastation is used to describe damage caused by very strong tornadoes, usually of at least EF3 strength. Such tornadoes can destroy well built houses, in some cases completely...
Hurricane Ike was the third most destructive hurricane to ever make landfall in the United States. It killed 195 people, including 74 in Haiti. Damages from Ike in US coastal and inland areas are...
Buildings and structures collapsing. Gas and electrical lines rupturing and starting fires. Water pipes bursting, causing sink holes and underming the ground. Land slides and Tsunamis.