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• Cyclone Bebe passed over Funafuti on October 21 & 22, 1972. It knocked down 90% of the houses and trees and caused extensive damage to Princess Margaret Hospital and other public buildings.
• On March 10 & 11, 2015 tidal surges, estimated to be 3–5 m (9.8–16.4 ft), that were caused by Cyclone Pam, swept across Nui, Nanumea, Nanumanga, Niutao, Nukufetau, Nukulaelae, and Vaitupu; with Nui suffering the most damage.