When comparing the GDPs, Instead of saying compared it to, you might want to type, "in comparison." A few transition words also might help the piece become a bit smoother. Other than that, good job on the writing! It seems very well researched!
Worst is superlative. Superlative means the highest form of something - saddest, coldest, worst, etc.
Answer:
The order is:
Disaster, carefully, terrible, strike, warning, breathe, survivors, escape.
It really depends on the prospect of the viewer, for or against.