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Overview"This is an updated guide to natural disasters around the world. """"Natural Disasters, New Edition"""" provides a comprehensive survey of the natural calamities that have ravaged mankind and altered the course of human history.This fascinating reference features approximately 600 entries - with more than 60 new and updated - that are organized by disaster type, then alphabetized by the name of the country in which the event occurred. Each section begins with the worst recorded events within the disaster type; a helpful, updated chronology of the events; and an introduction. In addition to providing the basic facts of each disaster, the readable text offers important insight into the background of each event, the ultimate impact on mankind and the environment, and compelling eyewitness accounts.New features include an 8-page insert of 20 compelling full-color photographs, an expanded bibliography, and a helpful listing of Web resources. Its coverage includes: Avalanches and landslides; Cyclones; Droughts and Famines; Earthquakes; Floods; Hurricanes; Ice, snow, and other types of storms; Natural explosions; Plagues and epidemics; Tornadoes; Typhoons; and, Volcanic eruptions." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Lee DavisPublisher: Facts On File Inc Imprint: Facts On File Inc Edition: Revised edition Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 1.583kg ISBN: 9780816070008ISBN 10: 0816070008 Pages: 464 Publication Date: 30 June 2008 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""The author's straightforward, informative writing style makes this book easily-readable by secondary school and college students,""" The author's straightforward, informative writing style makes this book easily-readable by secondary school and college students, Author InformationLee Davis is a prolific writer in the area of environmental history and the author of Man-Made Catastrophes, Revised Edition for Facts On File and Checkmark Books. He also serves as adjunct professor at Suffolk Community College in Riverhead, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |