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Everyone loves a good lightning storm, especially when it’s experienced from the comfort of your home, wrapped up in a blanket, with a cup of hot cocoa. But what happens when Mother Nature takes it a step too far? That’s when some of the most intense storms, hurricanes, and cyclones take place around the world.

In previous years, countries like America, the Philippines, Taiwan, Mexico, and China, experienced some of the most destructive storms ever recorded. These storms wrecked entire cities, streets, homes, and neighborhoods. People were left with nothing, and the destruction caused by the storms was detrimental. Luckily, intense storms such as these don’t happen too often. But when they do, all we can do is get to a safe place and wait it out. Storms are always a scientific what-if, so it’s best to take precautions to keep you and your loved ones safe.

Typhoon Mangkhut

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In 2018, Typhoon Mangkhut hit the coast of Hong Kong, on its way to mainland China. Skyscrapers swayed in the sky, trees broke in half, and roads were blocked. It also hit the Philippines, where at least 30 people perished. Agriculture was destroyed, which had a detrimental effect on crops and the population in the days and weeks following the typhoon. The island of Luzon, in the Philippines, basically went underwater. This caused landslides and major destruction. Gusts of wind reached more than 230 kph (142 mph), with over 100 people injured. It took a long time for the Philippines to recover from the storm’s destruction (hongkongfp).

Typhoon Haiyan

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In 2013, one of the most intense typhoons hit Tacloban in the Philippines. Again, we’re seeing a destructive typhoon that hit one of the many islands that make up the Philippines. The typhoon left 1,774 dead, and people struggled to bury those who perished, as well as get important supplies like water, food, and medicine imported. During the typhoon, survivor Roselda Sumapit said, “right now, we don’t have enough water. What they can get may not be clean, but we still drink it, because we need to survive.” The storm ended up injuring 2,487 people and displacing 600,000 people from their homes. Even though they recorded 1,774 deaths, the government believed there may have been up to 10,000 dead (CNN).

Typhoon Megi

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In Taiwan in 2016, Typhoon Megi pounded the country and left tens of thousands of people without homes. They were forced to evacuate from one of the most intense storms ever recorded. At least four people died, although there may have been more. Streets flooded, trees were ripped apart, and the country was destroyed. NPR’s Anthony Kuhn said, “knee-high water flooded the streets of the provincial capital Fuzhou.

Authorities evacuated around 120,000 people from the storm’s path.” Additionally, 31,700 fishing boats were recalled from the ports due to high winds. Taiwan was not the only country affected. China was also negatively impacted. As a result of the storm, a destructive landslide also slammed into a village in eastern China, where 27 people went missing (npr).

Typhoon Morakot

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In 2009, one of the most intense typhoons in history hit Taiwan. We’ve already seen Taiwan several times on this list. Because of its geographic location, it’s in an ideal place for storm’s paths, similarly to the Philippines. Unfortunately, Typhoon Morakot had deadly flooding and tons of landslides. It was the deadliest and most destructive storm to ever hit Taiwan, taking 681 lives and dumping 2,361 millimeters of rain onto the island. Additionally, the destruction caused billions of New Taiwan dollars in damage. Of everyone that was displaced, three-quarters were the indigenous minority, which is the most disadvantaged ethnic group in Taiwan. Today, the country is still struggling to recover (amcham).

Typhoon Hagibis

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Japan suffered one of the most intense typhoons on this list. In 2019, nine people perished when Typhoon Hagibis hit the country, with intense and powerful winds that reached up to 225 km/h (140 mph). In at least 14 different places, rivers flooded, which negatively impacted neighborhoods. When flooding occurs, many homes go under water and suffer from intense water damage. Not only were many homes, roads, and trees impacted, but the Rugby World Cup match was canceled due to the weather. It’s always better safe than sorry (BBC).

Hurricane Katrina

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In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina, one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded, tore through the USA. It was a Category 5 hurricane that took 1,800 people’s lives. Its destruction caused $125 billion in damage and affected numerous states in the country. It was especially impactful in the New Orleans and surrounding area, which took years to recover from. It was horrific and heartbreaking to see the impact that this single event had on the population.

This hurricane shed light on the impact of global warming, and what that might mean for the future of the planet. Scientists knew that temperatures had risen, but after Hurricane Katrina, they were able to see the impact of global warming and rising temperatures in real-time (Climate Central).

Typhoon Sanba

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In 2012, Typhoon Sanba rampaged through South Korea, causing $360 million in damage. Many people did not survive, including a 50-year-old woman in a landslide. The landslide was caused by the torrential rain, one of many impacts from the typhoon. Unfortunately, landslides are common results of typhoons, especially in areas that are more susceptible. Over 26,900 homes went without electricity, and 330 flights and 170 ferries were canceled. This typhoon not only affected South Korea, but also impacted Japan, where 67,000 homes didn’t have power (channel 4).

Hurricane Sandy

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Hurricane Sandy was one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded, when it hit the east coast of the USA in 2012. It was the deadliest hurricane during the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season and caused over $70 billion in damage. It took over 200 people’s lives and left millions without homes, and millions of others without power. Winds of 80mph that spread 900 miles wide hit the coast and destroyed homes. Not only did the USA feel the impact of Hurricane Sandy, but eight countries total, from the Caribbean to Canada, were impacted (FT).

Hurricane Ike

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In 2015, Hurricane Ike hit the Gulf Coast in September. The hurricane sustained winds of 110mph, making it one of the most intense hurricanes in the world. Its girth spanned 120 miles, and force winds from the tropical storm covered a 275-mile range. That’s huge. The impact of this storm was extremely destructive, similarly to many others on this list. Next time you’re in an area and there’s a storm warning, it’s always a good idea to take many precautions. There were up to 13-foot water levels at Galveston Island, with 17 foot flooding on the Bolivar Peninsula. Water was even measured up to 20 feet in some parts (chron).

Hurricane Harvey

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Texas and Louisiana felt the impact of Hurricane Harvey, one of the most intense hurricanes to hit the USA in 2017. Because 80% of people don’t have hurricane flood insurance on their homes, this caused a huge, negative impact on the population. The destruction sent tons of families into debt just so they could make their homes livable again. At its peak intensity, Hurricane Harvey was a Category 4 hurricane that caused $35 billion in damages. More than 100 people died, due to the catastrophic weather and flooding (USA Today).

Hurricane Andrew

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In August 1992, Hurricane Andrew destroyed Florida, USA, making it one of the most intense and destructive hurricanes in the world. It was a Category 5 hurricane. According to FOX News, “the hurricane was the strongest and most devastating hurricane on record to hit South Florida.”

Apparently, it had winds up to 165 mph, and was one of four hurricanes to hit the USA as a Category 5 since 1900. After the hurricane, the USA dealt with $27 billion in damages in Florida alone. Up until Hurricane Katrina, it was the most expensive natural disaster ever recorded. After the storm, 49,000 homes were destroyed, and 108,000 damaged. This displaced tens of thousands of families, who then had to start from scratch just to survive after the impact of the storm (fox35orlando).

Hurricane Maria

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In 2017, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. The country was devastated, and it took many months to recover. It hit as a Category 4 storm and caused over 62,000 people to go without power. Seven months after the storm hit, 96% of residents had their power restored, but there were still 4% without power. The death toll tallied at 64 people, but there were more than 4,000 possible deaths from the storm and its aftermath, since many people went missing and were unaccounted for (World Vision).

Hurricane Dorian

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Hurricane Dorian was one of the most intense and powerful storms to ever hit the Bahamas. It landed in 2019 and caused widespread devastation that left 43 dead and many more missing. It hit with winds reaching up to 185mph (298 km/h). Currently, there are still people missing, meaning the death toll could possibly be even higher than originally assumed. The Category 5 hurricane plummeted the islands for three days. Then, it triggered storm surges in the Carolinas, eventually making its way to Nova Scotia as a post-tropical cyclone, with winds at 100mph (160km/h). There were many storm surges and the water reached way above normal sea levels (BBC).

Cyclone Nargis

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In 2018, Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar. It was one of the most intense and disastrous cyclones in history. Over 140,000 people passed, and 800,000 people were displaced out of their homes. The Cyclone was a category 4, with high winds and a 12-foot storm surge. Millions of people’s homes were destroyed, and lives were affected for years afterwards. Not only that, but there was no warning system or evacuation plan in place, so people were unable to take precautions and protect themselves from the storm (The Conversation).

Hurricane Irma

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In 2017, Hurricane Irma destroyed the villages and neighborhoods on many Caribbean Islands as it tore through the ocean. It was one of the most intense and strongest storms to ever hit the area. Many people lost their lives, and many more lost their homes. The hurricane forced many families to start over, from scratch, as they tried to repair their homes after the hurricane. Some islands were spared, but others were affected drastically, almost to the scale of post-apocalyptic. There was so much debris, that many homes were unrecognizable (NPR).

Hurricane Hanna

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Hurricane Hanna slammed Mexico and Texas in 2020, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding, and tons of destructive winds. It was one of the most intense hurricanes on the continent, with strong winds that remained a threat for hours before, during, and after the hurricane. This, paired with the destruction already experienced by many due to coronavirus, made it a devastating occurrence. This was one of six destructive hurricanes to affect North America throughout the year. It caused over $1.2 billion in damage, from 90 mph winds that tore down trees and houses (BBC).

Tropical Storm Agatha

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Guatemala suffered one of the most intense storms in 2010. Tropical Storm Agatha caused 179 deaths, as well as a giant sinkhole in Guatemala City, which swallowed an entire clothing factory. It was extremely devastating, to say the least. In order to recover the lost victims, villagers used pickaxes to try and find the bodies. Thousands of people were homeless after the storm, and dozens more were missing. Rescuers tried their best to deliver food and water to those affected most by the storm (CS Monitor).

Typhoon Chaba

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Typhoon Chaba took five lives in 2016, when it hit Jeju Island in South Korea. It also affected Busan and Ulsan. Many people went missing after the Typhoon, making it one of the most intense storms in the world. Scientists measured an atmospheric pressure of 975 hectopascals, along with wind speeds of 47 meters per second. It was the strongest typhoon in 13 years and caused a lot of destruction and devastating effects across the country. In Busan, a worker died under a collapsing tower crane at Kosin University.  Many others died, including a 90-year old who was swept away by strong winds, and a 57-year old who was swept away by strong waves (Korea Times).

Typhoon Maemi

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Typhoon Maemi struck South Korea in 2003. Just after the typhoon, thousands of soldiers were deployed to search for people missing after one of the most intense storms to hit the country. The circumstances and aftermath of the hurricane were devastating. It was one of South Korea’s most powerful typhoons and took at least 100 lives. Over 25,000 people were driven out of their homes, leaving many homeless. Floods destroyed homes and the streets, and ships were demolished (China Daily).

Typhoon Washi

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A British man perished in a flash flood in 2011 that ravaged through the southern Philippines, as a result of Typhoon Washi. He was one of many that died in the wake of the tropical storm. A spokeswoman of the Foreign Office said, “we have become aware of the death of a British national in Mindanao in the Philippines. We stand ready to provide consular assistance to the family at this difficult time.

Disaster agencies were today delivering body bags and essential supplies to crowded evacuation centers in the southern Philippines after hundreds died in flash flooding.” This was an extremely devastating typhoon and ended up taking 684 people’s lives. To prevent diseases from spreading, the government decided to dig up mass graves, a horrendous solution to an already heartbreaking event (Daily Mail UK).

Typhoon Saomai

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China experienced another horrendous typhoon in 2006. Typhoon Saomai claimed over 300 people in the southern city of Fuding. That’s not all, after the storm, rescuers found another 24 bodies, with over 94 people missing, presumed dead. It was the strongest typhoon in China in five years. This was an extremely destructive typhoon, with catastrophic results, as we’ve seen. Sometimes, there’s nothing you can do except ride out the storm. It’s especially horrific when cities without proper infrastructure are hit (NBC News).

Typhoon Bopha

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In 2012, Typhoon Bopha struck the Philippines. Winds were over 175 mph, and it turned into a Category 5 storm. It was a much stronger storm than Tropical Storm Washi, which claimed over 1,000 people the year prior. More than 1,000 people perished from Typhoon Bopha, and over 170,000 were evacuated to storm shelters. Despite the Philippine’s best efforts at helping people and trying to bring them to safety, many still perished (World Vision).

Hurricane Manuel And Ingrid

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Mexico experienced two intense hurricanes within a 24-hour period. Dozens of people perished from the wrath of the storm, and weeks after the storm passed, many were still recovering. The most intense storms always cause the most damage. Tourists were even left stranded along the coast, and many buildings were destroyed, even collapsing in the wake of the storm. There were power outages and cell towers were down for a long time (KPCC).

Tropical Storm Vongfong

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The Philippines saw yet another severe tropical storm in 2020. Vongfong brought torrential rain to Luzon, an island with 60 million people. Keeping people safe during the storm was especially tricky, since it during the rampage of the coronavirus. Social distancing was not a possibility. Government officials wanted to make sure people were being as safe as possible and wanted to prevent the spread of the virus at the same time as keeping people safe from the storm at shelters. After the storm, hundreds of buildings were destroyed, as well as fishing boats that happened to be in the sea (NY Times).

Hurricane Isabel

The Most Devastating Storms that Science Has Tracked
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Hurricane Isabel hit Maryland and Washington, D.C., and it was one of the most intense, costliest, and deadliest hurricanes to hit the USA in 2003. It strengthened and eventually reached peak winds of 165 mph (265 km/h). Gradually, it weakened, but not without destroying some of the land and causing over $3.6 billion in damage. Over 50 people perished in the hurricane. The death tolls might have also been higher, but some people went missing and were never found (Wikipedia).

Hurricane Ivan

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Pensacola, Florida, suffered a major blow in 2004 when Hurricane Ivan tore through the coast. It damaged many roads, homes, and towns. It threatened the unstable psyche of the region when it caused mass destruction. Even though it wasn’t the worst hurricane to tear through Florida, it still caused a considerable amount of damage. A spokeswoman for Gulf Power, Kimberly Blair, said, “every hurricane has its own fingerprint, its own character.” This is true, considering we’ve seen many different storms, hurricanes, and cyclones on this list that have damaged many parts of the world (PNJ).

Typhoon Nepartak

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In 2016, Super Typhoon Nepartak tore through Taiwan. We’ve seen Taiwan time and time again on this list. Unfortunately, it’s a common occurrence for the beautiful island. Also, because the island has steep, central mountains, it’s more susceptible to landslides and flooding during typhoons. The typhoon claimed at least two people and injured over 70 people, due to its heavy rain and strong wind. It had sustained winds up to 100 mph, and gusts reaching up to 123 mph. The typhoon caused over 15,000 people to evacuate to safety (USA Today).

Hurricane Wilma

The Most Devastating Storms that Science Has Tracked
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Hurricane Wilma struck in 2015 and was the most intense tropical cyclone in the Atlantic basin ever recorded. It caused over $22 billion in damage in Florida. There were 87 fatalities, and the highest winds were sustained at 185 mph. It first made landfall at Cape Romano as a Category 3 hurricane. Many people’s homes were ruined, including Viola Esquivel, who was captured by news cameras standing in front of the debris of her home, which also caught fire. She was one of many to lose their homes. She said, “I’m gonna get through this. I believe when something like this happens to you, something good will happen too.” Truthfully, it’s horrible that so many people have to go through something like this (News Press).

Hurricane Dean

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The Cayman Islands were hit by Hurricane Dean in 2007. It didn’t see the worst part of the storm, though, which headed towards Mexico’s coast. Many tourists fled the coast for safety inland. It was the most intense and strongest hurricane of the tropical storm season of 2007. It caused $1.66 billion in damage, with winds sustained at 175 mph. In the end, it affected several countries, including Guatemala, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Nicaragua (Arkansas Online).

Hurricane Michael

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Hurricane Michael barreled into Florida in 2019 as a Category 5 storm. Winds hit at 160 mph, making it one of four Category 5 hurricanes to hit the USA. It was one of the most intense and powerful hurricanes to hit the coast, causing over $25.5 billion in damage. It caused 31 direct fatalities, and 43 indirect fatalities. Mexico Beach and Panama City saw the worst part of the hurricane. Trees fell over, and numerous houses were flattened as a result of the hurricane (CNN).

Typhoon Surigae

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Typhoon Surigae, also known as Super Typhoon Bising in the Philippines, was the most intense and strongest tropical cyclone to hit the Northern Hemisphere before the month of May. It originated from a low-pressure area located south of the Micronesian island. It turned into a tropical depression and then strengthened into a typhoon. There were 10 fatalities, and the highest wind speed reached a whopping 189 mph (Wikipedia).

Typhoon Meranti

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Typhoon Meranti swept across the Pacific in 2016, damaging areas in China and Taiwan. It’s considered the most intense and strongest storm since 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, which we saw earlier on this list. Before the typhoon hit, China issued a Red Alert, warning people of high waves and to take cover. Flights, trains, and ferries were canceled. Winds reached up to 144 mph. It began as a tropical depression near the island of Guam, eventually turning into a disastrous storm and causing over $4 billion in damage (Red Cross).

Tropical Cyclone Tauktae

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Western India saw the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Tauktae in 2021. It was a Category 3 hurricane and was one of the most intense storms to hit the country. Scientists believe global warming was one of the causing factors of the storm, considering it’s the first time since the start of satellite records where there were four consecutive years of pre-monsoon cyclones. There were 174 fatalities, and 81 people went missing. The damage was over $2 billion. Damage included uprooting mango trees and causing other many trees to fall over (NDTV).

Cyclone Fani

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The Category 4 Cyclone Fani tore through the Indian state of Odisha. This happened after a Super Cyclone tore through the state and took more than 10,000 people’s lives in previous years, so many people feared that the same destruction and casualties would happen again. Cyclone Fani claimed 38 people out of 46 million. Its destruction caused over $8 billion in damage, due partly to winds that reached up to 130 mph and tore down many trees and the outsides of homes (Hindustan Times).

Cyclone Yasa

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In 2020, Cyclone Yasa tore through Fiji and caused millions of dollars in damage. When the Category 5 cyclone tore through the island, it took two lives, including a three-month-old. The impact of the cyclone was disastrous. It was feared that high tide would bring more storm surges, and therefore continue to affect the beach-side villages. The death toll was more than expected, since many people went missing and were unable to be located. Additionally, a 45-year-old man passed from the cyclone as his house collapsed on him. It was one of the most intense cyclones Fiji had ever experienced (The Guardian).

Super Typhoon Goni

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Two million people were affected by Super Typhoon Goni. In 2020, it tore through the Philippines and towards the capital, Manila. It affected two million people and claimed at least 16 lives. The locals named the typhoon “Rolly,” and it was one of the most intense typhoons to ever hit the country. Lot Felizco, the Oxfam Philippines’ Country Director, said, “we have experienced terrible wind speeds, lashing rains, and devastating flooding. Goni knocked out mobile phone service, power lines, uprooted trees, and caused damage to critical infrastructure, including hospitals and markets. Homes made of light materials, particularly those near Mayon Volcano, were engulfed in floodwater and volcanic mudflows.” As a result, many roads were flooded, and the destruction took many weeks to recover from (Oxfam America).

Storm Eunice

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Northern Europe faced the wrath of Storm Eunice. It was one of the most intense storms on the continent and claimed at least nine people as high winds caused a tree to fall, a tree to fly into a car, and flying debris to smash into the windshields of cars occupied by people. Train services were canceled, and roofs were ripped off London’s O2 Arena. Gusts measured at 122 mph. All in all, it might be the strongest wind in England ever recorded. It passed through Germany, the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, causing mayhem in those countries, in addition to England (AP News).

Storm Franklin

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The UK saw another storm in 2022, when Storm Franklin tore through the country. It was one of the most intense storms in the UK, and caused severe flooding in parts of Northern Ireland, as well as severe disruption. Over 1.4 million homes didn’t have power. Also, three people perished, and wind speeds reached up to 87 mph in different parts of the country. It was one of three storms that hit the country that week. We’re seeing the effects of global warming right before our eyes (BBC).

Typhoon Jebi

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Millions of people received a warning about Typhoon Jebi in 2018, just before it struck Japan. It was one of the most intense typhoons to ever hit the island. It came with strong winds and heavy rain, ad also impacted South Korea. In Korean, Jebi means “swallow.” Following the typhoon, the country experienced landslides, floods, and heavy rains, all of which claimed hundreds of people. Tides following this typhoon were some of the highest since the typhoon in 1961. The more we see the impact of all of these storms, the clearer we can recognize the effects of global warming in countries across the world (Aljazeera).

Super Typhoon Rai

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The Philippines was seen battling yet another typhoon in 2021, when Super Typhoon Rai rampaged through the country and caused thousands of people to seek shelter and safety. It caused widespread flooding and massive destruction to civilians’ homes. It had winds of 110mph and cut down power and communication lines. The typhoon itself affected 13 million people and caused many flights and ports to close.

It was one of the most intense and strongest typhoons to hit Southeast Asia this year. Alberto Bocanegra, head of the International Federation of the Red Cross, said, “this monster storm is frightening and threatens to hit coastal communities like a freight train.” It certainly is frightening and ended up causing a lot of destruction (BBC).

Typhoon Mitag

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In South Korea, a powerful typhoon wrecked the south of the country. In 2020, thousands of people had to take cover. It left nine people dead, and five people missing. It also knocked out the power of over tens of thousands of homes, buried people in landslides, and displaced over 300 people from their homes. President Moon Jae-in said, “my heart aches because human casualties aren’t small.” It was one of the most intense storms in history. Every time a storm causes a casualty, it’s heartbreaking. We can only hope that these storms won’t cause as much destruction in the future (ABC News).

Cyclone Phailin

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Cyclone Phailin touched land in India in 2013. It was one of the most intense cyclones to hit the state of Odisha in 14 years. Winds up to 140 mph and torrential rain came with the storm. The rain toppled trees and power lines, along all of the coast of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh states. The government evacuated more than one million people, in order to prevent a high death toll. The country learned from the 1999 cyclone which took 10,000 people, so they did not want to recreate that mistake (World Vision).

Typhoon Molave

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Typhoon Molave hit Vietnam in 2020. It had the same intensity as a category 3 hurricane and was the fourth tropical storm to hit the Southeast Asian country. After the storm, the country experienced intense flooding and landslides that negatively impacted thousands of people. It was reported that 130 people died, and at least 18 went missing. Before the storm, Vice president of Vietnam Red Cross, Nguyen Hai Anh, reported, “Molave is expected to be the strongest and deadliest storm to hit Vietnam this year… and one of the most serious storms we have seen in years.” As heartbreaking as this is, there’s nothing to do when a storm hits, except hope for the best case scenario (Climate Change News).

Hurricane Matthew

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In 2016, Hurricane Matthew destroyed Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti, and eventually the Bahamas. As it rampaged through this part of the world, it claimed at least nine people and caused severe flooding and damage to the surrounding area. It had 145 mph winds, and it was the most intense and strongest storm to hit Haiti in over 50 years. There were several heartbreaking casualties, one of them being a 26-year-old man that tried to rescue a child in a river and ended up drowning. Ultimately, though, he saved the child (Global Citizen).

Cyclone Enawo

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A cyclone hit Madagascar in 2017 and brought strong winds and heavy rains. It was one of the most intense cyclones of the year and caused massive landslides and tons of flooding. Several communities had to evacuate just before the storm hit, and many volunteers were deployed to help with the damage of the storm and to help those who lacked food, shelter, water, and basic needs. All in all, the storm caused $400 million dollars in damage. It was the strongest cyclone to hit Madagascar since Gafilo in 2004 (VOA News).

Hurricane Iniki

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In 1992, Hurricane Iniki tore through the Pacific Ocean and right into Hawaii. The storm caused monumental damage that affected the lives of many civilians for weeks and months following the storm. It was the state’s costliest hurricane to hit and was one of the most intense hurricanes ever recorded. In the Hawaiian language, Iniki means “strong and piercing wind,” so it is aptly named. Over 1,500 homes were destroyed, and 5,000 other homes sustained tons of damage because of the storm. Six people perished from the effects of the storm (Accuweather).

Hurricane Grace

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BBC

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Hurricane Grace claimed at least eight people in 2021, as it tore through eastern Mexico. Torrential rainfall, extremely high wind, and power outages followed the destruction of the hurricane. In the state of Veracruz, the most destruction happened, where trees were uprooted, and streets were flooded to rivers of mud. Wind reached up to 125 mph. The storm weakened as it moved inland, but areas like Mexico City still saw tons of rainfall (BBC).

Storm Malik

The Most Devastating Storms that Science Has Tracked
SCMP

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In 2022, storms rampaged through the world. Storm Malik was one of the most intense storms that hit northern Europe. Five people ended up dying, many houses were destroyed, and trees fell into the street. A woman and a boy in Scotland died, and a man in Poland was taken out by a falling tree that hit his car. Many accidents caused by high winds were also reported in the Czech Republic. The destruction was widespread (SCMP).

Typhoon Fengshen

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Typhoon Fengshen had an irregular path, and took the Philippines by surprise. Wind gusts reached up to 195 km/h, heavy rain caused landslides and flash floods, and over 700 people died from the effects of the typhoon. The typhoon also destroyed over 300,000 homes. It was one of the most intense storms in the Philippines history. It also caused one of the worst marine disasters in history, where MV Princess of the Stars, which was carrying 866 people, sank just off of the Romblon province. As a result, over 170 people died. There were only 56 survivors, and many others that were unaccounted for (The New Humanitarian).

Typhoon Thelma

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In November 1991, Typhoon Thelma hit the Philippines. Like many other times on this list, the Philippines have succumbed to another natural disaster. Thelma claimed more than 5,100 lives. In the Philippine’s history, it was the most intense and deadliest tropical storm ever recorded. Just as it moved over the Visayas, it reached peak intensity. Eventually, it reached southern Vietnam, where it grew weaker and eventually dissipated (The Summit Express)

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The future will be a pretty cool place if you ask us. Of course, that’s only if we take care of our planet and any other we come across. While many jobs we do today will eventually die off, other awesome jobs will be available. Some of them are on the cusp of being present within this decade while others are pretty far off. Yet it is likely your children or their children will be able to do one of them. What are some of these amazing jobs that will exist in the future? Most tend to be part of the technology territory, as this field will always be improving and increasing in our lives.

Others involve the greater universe off-world. Thus, it will take time to see jobs like those versus some of the tech jobs. It will be interesting to see how many of these jobs will begin. A lot of the time, a job is only present because it fulfills specific needs humanity has. However, some jobs might exist because of a great idea a person has or the fact that there will be access to new materials the world needs. We’ll get into that more below. With all that having been written, let’s discuss some of the amazing jobs that will exist in the future!

Digital Locksmith

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Year Expected: By 2030

One would assume that, by now, we’d actually have a Digital Locksmith job opening. However, technically speaking this position does not exist right now. It will certainly exist incredibly soon, however. Digital locks are becoming quite popular, and most of the time one can open any lock like this with an app on their phone. If nothing else, they might have a code they can put in. However, there are several issues that could take place. While many of these locks are encrypted to prevent potential burglary issues, they are not 100% fail proof yet.

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That means that not only can some break in through them but they could be altered to lock a person out of their own home. Plus, if there is a potential electrical issue in the home or something like this…these locks can become obsolete. Since most of these locks have a built-in failsafe that will lock rather than open in an electrical or power outage, this can be a huge problem. Many cars are also using these locks too, and will only continue to do so in newer vehicles. Technology is clearly not perfect and thus, there will eventually be a need to help those affected by digital lock problems.

Workplace Productivity Specialist

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Year Expected: By 2030

There are already productivity specialists or those who might be hired to come into a business and improve workplace issues. Therefore, this specific job is sort of already a thing but will be enhanced in the future. It is claimed that in America, productivity loss has cost companies over $500 billion. Due to the rise in technology, our minds are occupied by distractions all day long. Heck, the writer of this article has three things going on to be distracted by while writing this. The Millennial generation outside of the ones upcoming is the most connected to technology at this point.

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Moreover, this generation now makes up most of the workforce at close to 70% of it. Nearly 30% of the day, a person’s job is spent replying to emails alone. That is a huge dip into the day and there are more distractions than ever for tech-connected workers. This is why Workplace Productivity Specialists will be one of the amazing jobs that will exist in the future. Simply put, we will eventually need someone who can enter a job setting and help bring focus to the setting. They will make sure to remove distractions and offer coaching to guide workers in their daily tasks or help them to balance work with distractions throughout their workday.

Digital Currency Advisor

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Year Expected: By 2040

No matter how you feel about the wild west of digital currencies, it is becoming clear that cryptocurrencies along with things like NFTs are here to stay. Thus, they will play a big part in our future, with many people unaware of how to navigate this sector. While there are already financial advisors who understand money and economics, this is not exactly enough. Eventually, digital currencies might become so important to some nations that an overall international system will need to be put in place to properly keep it together. By then, advisors can be put in place to help people manage most digital currencies.

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Bitcoin is likely to be the cryptocurrency of the future. Considering it has been around the longest, is the most secure, and the most trusted. It also has the most value behind it compared to the stock market-like movements smaller currencies go through daily. One of the amazing jobs that will exist in the future is a digital advisor who understands both the stable and unstable world of crypto or digital currencies entirely. They will also need to know about how NFTs and other things like them will work. If we were to ever switch to an international currency as well, it would certainly be digital. But other random additions to it will still need skilled advisors.

Drone Manager

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Year Expected: By 2030

Every country has its own rules when it comes to drones. If you use one in America, each state will also have its own set of rules for them. Currently, in America, you have to actually register every single drone you own with the Federal Aviation Administration or you cannot legally fly them. The FAA used to only request that business drones do this, but now everyone must register. Businesses actually have to have another specialized license entirely, and more business drones are likely to come as delivery with these unmanned aircraft begins to eventually replace the delivery of most packages from places like UPS or FedEx.

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It is likely that they will end up hiring licensed drone pilots to take packages to homes. This means that delivery organizations will eventually have a large fleet of drones to manage and someone will need to head that department. Enter one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future in Drone Management. Not only will they be responsible for small drones, but also larger ones as they become more advanced. They will need to check them off each day to make sure all are accounted for, and make sure they are maintained properly to avoid any possible accidents. As drones falling from the sky could be bad for business.

Air Traffic Control For Private Industry

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Year Expected: By 2030

While those drones we referenced will likely be in the air quite often, there will be a need for people to make sure there are no possible incidents that take place. The FAA will likely have to put a private industry air traffic control team in place that will be separate from the air traffic control used for airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft. It would clog up the system to have the same air traffic control people try to manage both commercial planes and your average delivery drone. It is true that private companies will likely be the first to install these air traffic control people.

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That is mostly because they do not want any of their drones colliding with each other, costing them money. However, as more of these drones get into the air, it will be a public need to have the government control where drones can go. That might result in specified “fly zones” that each company can use, which would keep things well organized. On top of this, you do not want little Timmy’s drone coming in contact with delivery drones. Thus, the FAA will need to hire people who can control registered drones to avoid collisions or advise the drone pilot where to go to avoid issues. Especially in cases of severe weather.

Excess Capacity Broker

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Year Expected: By 2040

There will always be a need to push for productivity, which is the entire reason technology is becoming so advanced. Eventually, the jobs that require us to do manual labor will be entirely done by artificial intelligence. That also means that we could eventually see business owners have so much excess space or equipment that could be utilized by smaller companies. On top of this, a business owner might want to get out of operating a large day-to-day business and would be happy to rent out the machines he or she once used, along with office space.

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That is where one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future comes in. With all of this excess, someone needs to be able to put it to good use. At least if an owner isn’t wanting to sell everything outright. This person will help people monetize the excess assets the business owner has, which will allow them to keep making money on those assets. Of course, this is not exactly abnormal. People are doing this right now with their assets, but it can be quite a lot for people to deal with. As a result, having someone handle that for you can be helpful. Plus, they’ll likely with a large list of clients to help make you a good bit of extra money.

3D Printing Chef/Food

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Year Expected: By 2030

There are already some restaurants that make food using 3D Printers. Therefore, we could very well see people calling for this to be a much bigger thing before too much longer, resulting in 3D Printing Chefs. In fact, it is very likely we’ll start to see this in fast food places as computers can likely make food far faster and likely with more accuracy than your average food worker. Of course, making specific food items is one thing. On top of making these items into anything, shape-wise, that you could want. Actually cooking the food inside these printers is not common right now.

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Sooner or later, we will start to see printers made specifically for food and ONLY food. It will be packed with ingredients and likely still need some assistance when it comes to the use of meat. From there, they will eventually be able to cook items to perfection based on the settings they are provided. Of course, anyone who has ever used a 3D Printer can tell you that it takes a lot of mathematical knowledge to operate one successfully in many cases. However, newer models are starting to make that easier on people. One day, it will just be a matter of setting everything up like you would on your home microwave.

Self-Driving Car Mechanic

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Year Expected: By 2050

Self-driving cars already exist today and can be found mostly around the businesses that made them. Specifically, Google has had self-driving cars for many years now and uses them to drive guests or employees around their large campus. The way they actually work is by a guidance system that works off of chips strategically placed around the campus for the cars to follow. It is like a path for them to use that can give them information about the need to stop or go, along with any accidents just like Google Maps might show you. However, it cannot work off of Google Maps only because of not only how long it might take to update.

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The Maps also cannot keep an eye on people in the street either. This will eventually lead to most major cities chipping the roadways to help these cars navigate around those cities. However, tech is not perfect and these cars will suffer from the same issues other vehicles have. Thus, we will one day need self-driving car mechanics to be at the ready in several major cities. It is likely that taxis and couriers will be fully automated first, and these companies will have an in-house mechanic that cant track down and fix the vehicle if it breaks down. This will certainly be one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future, without a doubt.

Personal Medical Interpreter

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Year Expected: By 2040

Some might be wondering… this sort of sounds like a doctor, right? Not exactly. This is all about gene editing and customized medications. While some medicines are already customized via the compound medication route, this is a bit different. Some patients cannot take specific medications due to issues it might cause them, such as being allergic. That is a huge problem when a specific medication might be the best thing for them. On top of that, specialized treatments might be needed too. It is likely that as we perfect genetic editing, there will be a need for people who specialize in that field to start genetic counseling.

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These people will become Personal Medical Interpreters who will be able to find something that works for an individual. Since genetic editing such as what we see by CRISPR will only become more advanced in the future, we will see more specialized treatments arrive than ever before. That is when you’ll need medical interpreters that can explain this stuff to patients. It would be far too difficult to have doctors do this when they might not be well-versed in it. Plus, those who counsel like this will likely need to be specialized in areas like sociology and/or psychology where they’ll be trained to also talk to people in ways they can better understand.

Simplicity Engineer

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Year Expected: By 2040

You might be surprised to learn just how much data is produced every single day, as well as how many packages Amazon delivers or searches made on Google. Just so you’re aware, Amazon delivers an estimated 11,000 packages every minute of the day. 40,000 searches occur on Google every second. On top of that, roughly 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are created every single day on average. It is important to know this so that you’re aware of just how much information humanity is producing every day. We are also constantly hit with new applications that do the same as others, websites, products, and much more than we truly know what to do with.

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This is where a Simplicity Engineer comes in. These people will be able to streamline a lot of this, helping businesses achieve their desired goals in a way that makes sense. One thing might be to make one massive application that does the same thing. Look at Facebook or the new Metaverse, for example. They not only own Facebook but also Instagram, WhatsApp, and several other companies. It would make sense to combine FB, WA, and Insta into one platform rather than three. This is what a Simplicity Engineer might do. They might also cut down processes that once took us 8 hours and have them down to 1 hour. They’d work as the user and designer in this position, helping businesses grasp what consumers both want and need.

Memory Surgeon

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Year Expected: By 2050 to 2060

This is a job that will be far more complicated and likely take the most time to see out of several jobs on this list. Mostly because we have to wait until not only the technology exists but also understand how it can be done scientifically, without harming someone. There is a fascination some have with brain implants. These are supposedly being made to help a person match what eventual artificial intelligence can do. It would, ideally, help a person accomplish tasks faster or understand things at a much faster pace than our average brain could on its own. They will likely enhance memories, assist with curing paralysis, and much more.

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Yet this is just an implant, and the brain will still function as it normally does. This means a person could still potentially experience mental illnesses or possibly be affected by them in a very negative way. That means things like severe depression or PTSD trauma could occur if a person experiences something and cannot get it out of their mind. That is where one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future comes into play. Memory Surgeons (also called Memory Optimizers) will be able to find memories using the implant and essentially remove them to treat a person’s depression or PTSD issue.

Organ Harvester

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Year Expected: By 2050

When you see something like “Organ Harvester,” you likely think of the illegal practice of taking someone’s organs. Like some shady person kidnaps you and takes out one of your kidneys, or something. Yet while that field is certainly terrible, in the future, Organ Harvesting will be exclusive to the laboratory. You’ll be able to have organs grown specifically for you in a lab, which will be a massive thing for medical science. It could be so huge for us that it is likely to extend the average human life by a minimum of 20 years or more. Today, people can donate some organs to a friend or family member like a kidney. Since you can live with just one, that’s fine.

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But the person has to be your blood type, and there is still a risk it could fail inside them. Not only will that no longer be a big of an issue….if it somehow does fail, another could be made within the same day. Organs will be made on demand for those who need them, and will originally be put in by properly trained surgeons. Eventually, this might become an entire practice of its own with robotic/AI surgeons putting the organs in at the same clinic an organ is grown. This seems like an awesome area to work in. Making it obviously one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future.

Personal Data Broker

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Year Expected: By 2035 to 2045

Today, right this very second, your data is being taken by websites or applications you use. You often agree to this in exchange for these services being free for you to use. That very data collected is then bought and sold by people most of us will never see. In the future though, your personal data will be much harder to gather as new technology will be made to prevent such actions. Data security is advancing at a very fast rate, especially through things like VPNs. It is making life harder for places to collect any concrete personal data on you. That is why eventually, you’ll be able to sell your personal data for profit.

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This will especially become lucrative for those in the most cherished demographics, like the 18-32 male demo and the 16 to 35 female demo. This is because they are most likely to use a newer product on the market over something that might already do the same thing. It’s not easy to know who to sell your data to or how much it is even worth. That’s why Personal Data Brokers will be key to this. They will know the value of the data you possess, and the right companies to trade it to. The middle-man brokers are certainly going to be one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future.

Augmented Reality Journey Builder

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Year Expected: By 2040

You are likely familiar with games like Pokemon Go! Which is known for its use of augmented reality or AR technology. AR tech puts random things in the world around you, allowing things to feel like they are really there because it clearly fits in the world you know. Eventually, video game companies will expand upon AR in a massive way. Artists will make 3D content that will make users feel like they are in another world, even though they might not leave their home or a local AR arcade. It will likely become similar to the Holodeck from Star Trek.

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The Holodeck, while its name clearly references the use of holograms, is not technically that. A hologram on its surface is obviously a version of AR without one wearing a mask or putting a screen up. The deck allows them to have a specific space where the deck can utilize lights in any way it sees fit. As we become more advanced, this type of place will exist via AR Arcades. That is where AR journeys will most likely first start. Journey builders will know what they want to make, as well as the specific lights or equipment they will need. All of which will become must-see experiences for people.

Astrobiologist

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As we begin to explore space more, whether mankind or machine does this, it is very possible that life of some kind will be found. Of course, this life might only exist in the form of plant life. However, we might also find animals or humanoid lifeforms too. Ideally, we’d want to find sentient beings, but it is unknown. What we can be sure about is that there will be planets out there that have some form of biology on them. That is where an Astrobiologist will be key for us, as they will be able to study and understand what we find on these planets.

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As of now, astrobiology is a real thing that exists. However, their jobs so far are mostly in theoretics. They study origins, early evolution distribution, and the possible future of life in the universe. Since their jobs are clearly based on theoretics, they land in the interdisciplinary areas of science. That will certainly not be the case forever. As astrobiology is one of the amazing jobs that will exist in the future. Though we cannot know yet when this job will enhance to become important to mankind right now. That is simply due to our lack of exploration. The more we do this and come across other planets, the higher the chance biologists will be heavily needed.

AI Ethicist

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Year Expected: By 2050

As artificial intelligence becomes more and more common, we will eventually get to a point where AI will likely become capable of standing alone. Thus, becoming their own beings away from human interference. However, as of now, AI ethics mostly involve how humans use it. Not so much the idea of AI becoming its own separate sentient being. Today, AI Ethicists mostly help to ensure a system of moral principles and techniques are used in the development process of artificial intelligence technology. Along with the proper use of any updates to them.

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However, AI Ethicists will eventually move away from this current role. They will then become advocates for how humans use AI, similar to how ethicists are present in how human employees are treated. Yes, this job will essentially be to ensure the civil rights of AI as its own existing being. Although, we are a long way away from such a timeframe where AI can stand on its own like this. Yet AI Ethicists will be one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future, without a doubt. Mostly because these people will be just as important to civil rights as activists are now. Except it will be for sentient machines rather than humanity.

Telesurgeon

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Year Expected: By 2040

While this might be a controversial concept, there are many who believe telesurgery will become a bigger thing within the next twenty years or so. Just like all telehealth stuff we see today, human doctors (or surgeons in this case), will be part of the surgical procedure. Of course, this actually DOES exist as we speak. The drawback is that it is not exactly something available to the average person. What exactly is telesurgery and how does it work? Essentially, a surgeon uses wireless networking and robotic technology to perform a surgery on a patient at a distant location.

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This type of technology will be massive and could very well extend life in areas where surgical procedures are nearly impossible to see. Right now there is a shortage of surgeons in not just the United States, but in most developing nations. With this tech, one surgeon would no longer be limited by their geographic location. A talented surgeon could use robotics to perform top-tier surgeries on anyone, anywhere in the world. Telesurgery will eliminate major financial problems, most complications, and especially long-distance travel. Clearly, it will be one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future.

Commercial Space Pilot

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Year Expected: By 2040

Commercial aircraft pilots are all over the world right now, flying major planes with hundreds of passengers a day. Eventually, though, many pilots will ditch the commercial travel from nation to nation and instead take people into space. The real question mark is…will they fly them into actual space or just into the upper atmosphere? There is a big difference here because most would not consider it to be “space” until you’re able to exit the Earth’s atmosphere entirely. Due to the world’s billionaires ignoring world hunger and housing problems because of their joy of space, we will see commercial space travel relatively soon.

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Of course, to actually do this effectively, you will need to have well-trained pilots who can withstand several trips into space during a given week. People often forget that being in space is not exactly “easy” on your body. Nor is the launch from Earth or the return to it. SpaceX has already made reusable rockets, and Blue Origin is planning on making its own Space Center in orbit. Therefore, it is obvious that this will be one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future. The real problem is not knowing how far people will be taken, or for how long. On top of not knowing enough about what repeated travel could do to a person.

Asteroid Miner

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Year Expected: By 2055

It is quite obvious that asteroids contain some amazing materials. They pass by our planet all the time, and we’ve already proven we can get probes on one. Thus, getting humans on one long enough to mine them will be a difficult adventure. We will need the proper equipment to get there, along with the right equipment to work in space for long periods of time. Radiation will likely be quite high, either from a nearby star or simple cosmic radiation. But the rewards that mining asteroids bring could be huge.

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Many believe that this could be a great way to mine for water in the future, should something occur and the world needs more water to use. Yet the big thing asteroids bring to the table are the important metals we need. That includes things like nickel, iron, iridium, platinum, palladium, magnesium, and most importantly…gold. The first asteroid miners will likely become rich overnight after one mining expedition. However, as mining increases, precious metals like gold will lose their value. Yet the big thing is that most of our technology needs metals, and asteroid miners will give tech companies a way to get more and more of that likely at a lower cost.

Astroanthropologist

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Today, anthropologists study many things. Mostly, they are known for studying humanity overall. They like to know about human behavior, biology, cultures, societies, and languages from the present day and from the past. There are also SEVERAL forms of anthropology, each doing a specific task. Social anthropologists study patterns in human behavior. Cultural anthropologists study cultures and what a cultural norm or value might be. The most famous version of anthropologists is likely the archeologists who tend to dig up things of the past, like dinosaur bones or entire towns.

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Eventually, we will find sentient life in our universe. It is statistically impossible that we’re the only sentient beings in the entire universe. With quintillions of stars and possible exoplanets where life could be, it would be illogical to assume life does not exist somewhere. That said, one of the most amazing jobs that will exist in the future will most certainly be in Astroanthropology. These people will study these sentient beings, their cultures, languages, beliefs, religions, etc. They will become crucial to understanding and working with these beings. Making this particular job one of the most important on the planet in the future.

 

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European Commission

European Space Agency

Columbia University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

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