You are missing the point that $10billion in damage in Asia is LOT more than $10 billion (damage) in the US etc. For example, the damage from Hurricane Katrina

You are missing the point that $10billion in damage in Asia is LOT more than $10 billion (damage) in the US etc. For example, the damage from Hurricane Katrina was around $82 billion. While damaging, I am sure the 2004 tsunami was a even worse disaster than Katrina.