Natural disasters Books

Is God angry that's why He's sending the typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones your way? Learn the scientific truth behind these natural phenomena so that later on, you will learn to read weather patterns and act accordingly. You can also use this book to...

Disaster preparedness is the process in which systematic programmes are created to reduce potential damages that are caused by disasters. This book on disaster preparedness and management takes into account all aspects of risk identification and...

The weather is confusing, isn't it? One moment it's hot, the next it's raining. But when a child understands common weather systems, it becomes easy for him/her to respond to common disturbances. This book features the hurricanes, tornadoes and typhoons...

The Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History Volume 7, published in 1912, is a collection of scholarly articles written by anthropologist Clark Wissler. The book covers a wide range of topics related to anthropology, including the...

On The Great American Plateau: Wanderings Among Canyons And Buttes, In The Land Of The Cliff-Dweller, And The Indian Of Today (1906) is a book written by Theophil Mitchell Prudden. The book is a travelogue that describes the author's journey across the...

Experiments On Animal Electricity: With Their Application To Physiology is a book written by Eusebio Valli and originally published in 1793. The book focuses on the study of animal electricity, a phenomenon discovered by Luigi Galvani in the late 18th...

Epistola De Melonibus Petrefactis Montis Carmel Vulgo Creditis est opus scriptum a Johanne Philippo Breynio anno MDCCXXII. In hoc libro, auctor describit melones petrificatos, quos vulgo creditur crescere in monte Carmelo in Terra Sancta. Breynius...

""Della Eruzione Del Vesuvio"" ����� un libro scritto da Michele Attumonelli nel 1779. Questo testo descrive l'eruzione del Vesuvio del 1779, che caus������ la distruzione di molte citt������ e villaggi vicini al vulcano. Attumonelli, che era un medico e...

""Contribution to the Anthropology of Central and Smith Sound Eskimo"" is a book written by Ales Hrdlicka and published in 1910. The book focuses on the study of the Eskimo people living in the Central and Smith Sound regions of northern Canada...

Nouvelle Description Des Glacieres V2: Vallees De Glace Et Glaciers (1787) par Bourrit, Marc-Th�����odore est un livre qui d�����crit les glaciers et les vall�����es de glace. Il s'agit de la deuxi�����me partie de l'ouvrage, qui a �����t����� publi�����...

In the beginning of the twentieth century, the Connecticut River Valley was a thriving manufacturing hub for fabric, arms and brass. But early in the spring of 1936, nearly two feet of rain created havoc on a massive scale, killing more than one hundred...

Heralding the coming spring, the weather forecast promised a warm and sunny Easter in 1913. Little did the citizens of Tippecanoe County realize that a furious deluge would cause the Wabash River to swell to an ungovernable and lethal height. Bridges...

Indiana suffered enormous losses in the Great Flood of 1913, yet this disaster is largely forgotten. The combined tornado and flood barreled through Terre Haute, killing more than twenty. In Peru, 114 miles away, the circus lost most of its animals in...

""Transactions of the Shropshire Archaeological and Natural History Society V6: 1883"" is a book published by the Shropshire Archaeological Society in 1883. The book contains a collection of articles and papers related to the history and natural history...

Total Eclipses Of The Sun is a book written by Mabel Loomis Todd in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the phenomenon of total solar eclipses, which occur when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, blocking out the sun's light and...

Thrilling Adventures of Hunters: In the Old World and the New is a book written by Henry Clay Watson and published in 1855. The book is a collection of exciting tales of hunting adventures that take place in various locations around the world. The...

Theory of the Glaciers of Savoy is a book written by Louis Le Chanoine Rendu and first published in 1874. It is a scientific study of the glaciers in the Savoy region of the French Alps. Rendu was a French geologist, climatologist, and Catholic priest...

The Geography of Coast Lines is a book written by William Lawson and originally published in 1859. The book explores the geography of coastal areas, including the physical features of coastlines, the effects of tides and currents, and the impact of human...

The Handbook of Cyclonic Storms in the Bay of Bengal V1: For the Use of Sailors (1900) by John Eliot is a comprehensive guidebook that provides information about cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal. The book is written specifically for sailors who...

""Proceedings Of The California Academy Of Sciences V5: 1915"" is a scientific publication compiled by George C. Edwards. It contains a collection of articles, research papers, and scientific studies presented at the California Academy of Sciences in...

Terra Et Aqua, Seu Terrae Flutantes (1633) est liber scriptus a Dausquio, Claudio, qui tractat de terra et aqua, et earum relatione inter se. In hoc libro, auctor describit differentias inter terra et aqua, et quomodo aqua potest movere terram. Etiam,...

Das Buch ""Praktische Gebirgskunde"" von Johann Carl Wilhelm Voigt wurde im Jahr 1792 ver������ffentlicht. Es ist ein umfassendes Handbuch f�����r alle, die sich f�����r das Bergsteigen und die Erforschung der Berge interessieren. Das Buch beschreibt die...

""Ragionamento Istorico Dell'Incendio del Monte Vesuvio Che Cominci������ nell'Anno 1770: E delle Varie Eruzioni, Che ha Cagionate"" ����� un libro scritto da Gaetono De Bottis nel 1776. Il libro ����� una descrizione dettagliata dell'incendio del Monte...

American Duck Shooting is a book written by George Bird Grinnell and originally published in 1901. It is a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations while hunting ducks in various locations throughout the United States. The book is...

Adventures Of Hunters And Travelers: And Narratives Of Border Warfare is a book written by An Old Hunter and originally published in 1858. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and personal experiences of the author as well as other hunters and...

Elemens D'Astronomie est un livre �����crit en 1740 par Jacques Cassini, un c�����l�����bre astronome fran�����ais. Ce livre est une introduction compl�����te ������ l'astronomie, comprenant des chapitres sur les mouvements des corps c�����lestes, les...

This is the story of two Hawaiian vacationers who found themselves in midst of unspeakable devastation on Maui in August 2023 when deadly wildfires destroyed much of the west side of the island. This book is dedicated to the courageous people of Lahaina...

This publication examines risks from flooding and earthquakes in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) region. It assesses the protection gap and identifies ways of strengthening financing.CAREC member countries face growing levels of...

On September 9, 2015, the Butte Fire broke out on a steep wooded hillside. It seemed to be under control. But the next morning, with changing winds and temperatures upwards of 105 degrees, the fire whipped out of control. With no warning, sirens were...

A natural phenomenon which can have a negative impact on the environment or humans is known as a natural hazard. Such events are categorized into two types, namely, geophysical and biological. Geological and meteorological phenomenon such as wildfires,...

A major adverse event that results from natural processes of the Earth is known as natural disaster. It includes volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and other geological processes. Natural hazards often cause major...

A flood is an overflow of water that submerges the land which is generally dry. It can occur due to various factors such as overflow of water from water bodies, accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground in an areal flood or when the flow rate exceeds...

Preliminary Revision of North American Species of Cactus, Anhalonium, and Lophophora is a scientific book written by John Merle Coulter in 1894. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the different species of cactus, Anhalonium, and Lophophora...

""Our New States and Territories: Being Notes of a Recent Tour of Observation through Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Nevada"" is a book written by Albert Deane Richardson in 1806. The book details Richardson's travels through the newly-formed states and...

On The Relative Powers Of Glaciers And Floating Icebergs In Modifying The Surface Of The Earth (1864) is a scientific book written by Roderick I. Murchison. In this book, Murchison explores the impact of glaciers and floating icebergs on the Earth's...

Notes On The Mammals Of Ontario is a book written by Gerrit Smith Miller Jr. in 1897. The book is a comprehensive study of the mammals found in the Canadian province of Ontario during the late 19th century. The author provides detailed descriptions of...

Equatorial Lepidoptera is a book written by William Chapman Hewitson and published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive study of the butterflies and moths found in the equatorial regions of the world. It contains detailed descriptions and illustrations...

Minnesota Algae V1: The Myxophyceae Of North America And Adjacent Regions is a book written by Josephine Elizabeth Tilden in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of Myxophyceae, which are a type of algae found in North America and its...

GIS, Human Geography, and Disasters is about people and places impacted by disasters. As geographers we emphasize the spatial, using maps to more fully understand the social processes at work. Topics covered include, "Social" GIS and disasters, spatial...

This no-fluff, easy to read, and use reference guide is written with heartfelt intent to help you save lives, animals, homes, property, and heartache. The information-packed book gives critical information in a timeline format as the season begins and,...

Flood is a natural hazard that occurs due to an overflow of water from rivers, oceans or lakes, or due to the accumulation of rainwater on saturated ground. It can potentially lead to a loss of life, cause damage to buildings and other infrastructure,...

The Jaws of Agnes is a historical novel, documentary, and satire about hurricane Agnes. It describes the hurricane that flooded Elmira, New York, and adjacent towns in mid-June, 1972.Edgar Biamonte is an accomplished musician, educator and writer. As a...

Natural disasters are adverse events caused due to natural processes of the Earth. Disasters can be classified into different types depending on the area of occurrence, like geological disasters, volcanic eruptions, hydrological disasters, meteorological...

Natural hazards are natural phenomena that have a destructive effect on the built and natural environment. These hazards can be categorized into geophysical or biological hazards. Geophysical hazards include meteorological and geological disasters such...

Histoire Des Conferves D�������Eau Douce (1803) est un livre �����crit par Jean-Pierre Vaucher. Il s'agit d'une �����tude compl�����te sur les conferves d'eau douce, qui sont des algues vertes filamenteuses. Le livre contient des descriptions...

""Die Metamorphosen des Polareises"" ist ein Buch des ������sterreichischen Polarforschers Karl Weyprecht aus dem Jahr 1879. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit den Ver�����nderungen, die das Polareis im Laufe der Zeit durchgemacht hat und gibt Einblicke in die...