Earth's Notable Natural Disasters: Events Affecting Mankind Through History

by Robert S. Carmichael (Editor), Robert Carmichael (Editor)

This updated edition of Earth's Notable Natural Disasters: Events Affecting Mankind Through History combines clearly-explained scientific concepts with gripping narrative details about some of the worst disasters in history. Updated through 2016, it provides scientific and narrative analysis on events caused, at least in part, by uncontrollable forces of nature. Disasters covered include Avalanches, Blizzards, Droughts, Dust & Sand Storms, Earthquakes, El Nino, Epidemics, Explosions, Famines, Fires, Floods, Fog, Heat Waves, Hurricanes, Icebergs, Landslides, Lightning Strikes, Meteorites, Smog, Tornadoes, Tsunamis, Volcanic Eruptions and Wind Gusts.

1132 pages, Hardcover

Published May 30, 2017

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The overall series was very informative and very interesting. The subject matter was difficult to digest overall but something I am really glad I took the time to read and learn about