disasters

Describes some of the greatest natural disasters of ancient times and discusses how they impacted the history of the world.

Examines the various scientific concepts and principles related to human-made disasters, discussing how various disasters have resulted from carelessness or misuse of scientific processes leading to large-scale disasters and problems, how scientific developments and research have been used to prevent and recover from disasters, and what advances may mean for preventing disasters in the future.

A discussion of asteroids, comets, and meteorites and the physical processes that result from their impact with Earth, and covers the hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and firestorms, associated with impacts and the possibility of collisions occurring in the future.

Explains what disasters are, provides general guidelines for preparing to survive a disaster, and looks at specific courses of action for tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and pandemics.

Describes the events of the Texas City disaster of 1947, in which bags of fertilizer exploded on a docked ship, and discusses its causes, tragic cost, and aftermath.

Describes notable tornado, cyclone, flood, hurricane, fire, and volcano disasters of recent times.

Recounts some of history's most tragic accidents at sea, including sinkings, fires, and oil spills.

Highlights some of history's most notable air disasters including the explosion of the Hindenburg and the Challenger space shuttle.

Introduces readers to true disaster survival stories, outlining the techniques people use to survive such events. Features accessible text, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.