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In 'Last Leaves from Dunk Island' by E J Banfield, readers are taken on a journey to the tropical paradise of Dunk Island through a series of vivid and descriptive essays. Banfield's literary style ……続きを見る

Originally published in 1982 and based on empirical research into the aftermath of the Friuli earthquake in Italy, the book reflects the perspective gained over a period of four years on the event i……続きを見る

In Luigi Palmieri's 'The Eruption of Vesuvius in 1872,' the author provides a comprehensive account of the catastrophic volcanic eruption that took place in Italy during the 19th century. Palmieri's……続きを見る

**“Reads like a nail-biting thriller.” ー Library Journal,starred review A gripping new history celebrating the remarkable heroes of the Johnstown Floodーthe deadliest flood in U.S. historyーfrom NB……続きを見る

In this gripping narrative history, Al Roker from NBC’s Today and the Weather Channel vividly examines the deadliest natural disaster in American historyーa haunting and inspiring tale of tragedy, h……続きを見る

A rare inside look at the thrilling world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who parachute into the most remote and rugged areas of the United States, confronting the growing threat of natur……続きを見る

When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, ……続きを見る

This book describes steps you can take to survive a fire in your area. Fires are much more dangerous than most people think. They tragically kill almost 340,000 people worldwide every year. This is ……続きを見る

The book presents earthquake source, wave propagation, site amplification, and other seismological studies including earthquake simulation, application of Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in seismolo……続きを見る

Various natural and man-made hazards are nowadays increasingly considered as disasters, particularly by individual and communities are lacking in awareness and where a system as a whole has no adequ……続きを見る

Hurricanes are one of the most hazardous storm types that have the power to obliterate flora, wildlife, and millions of human lives. The warm seas close to the equator are what cause hurricane forma……続きを見る

A napping volcano blinked awake in March 1980. Two months later, when that mountain roared, Jim Scymanky was about twelve miles northwest, logging a north slope above Hoffstadt Creek. “Rocks zinged ……続きを見る

National Book Critics Circle Award Winner: “The terrifying story of the worst disaster in the history of the US Forest Service’s elite Smokejumpers.” ーKirkus Reviews A devastating and lyrical work ……続きを見る

The “compelling” story behind the 1995 Chicago weather disaster that killed hundredsーand what it revealed about our broken society (Boston Globe). On July 13, 1995, Chicagoans awoke to a blistering……続きを見る

In this riveting book, delve into the intricate connection between climate change and its consequences on global conflicts. Peer into an uncertain future where the ever-changing climate sparks a sur……続きを見る

Meteorites are generally considered to be bizarre and exotic space junk that you only ever come across in museums. But the reality is very different. Meteorites are generally harmless, with the exce……続きを見る

In this insightful book, we delve into the complex connection between two pressing environmental issues: global warming and ocean acidification. Exploring their profound interdependence, the book pr……続きを見る

Die extremen Wetterereignisse (Hitzeperioden, Starkregen, Sturm) sind auf den Klimawandel zurückzführen und werden immer extremer. In diesem Ratgeber erhalten sie konkrete Tipps, wie sie ihr Haus od……続きを見る

From the creator of TheSurvivalMom.com comes this first-of-its-kind guidebook for all the “prepper” moms keen to increase their family's level of preparedness for emergencies and crises of all shape……続きを見る

***"Buckle up for Two Degrees, a Hollywood thriller of a book."***- The New York Times From the #1 New York Times bestselling Alan Gratz comes this must-read middle grade novel tackling the urgent t……続きを見る

We present to the reader a book that is a sum of knowledge about the famous Tunguska Meteorite, which fell in the area of the Siberian Podkamienna Tunguska River on the morning of June 30, 1908. So ……続きを見る

This book presents a deep and encompassing survey of severe weather in all its forms. An Introduction to Severe Storms and Hazardous Weather is an exciting new textbook that allows students to learn……続きを見る

This book provides a summary of the state of the art of all facets of debris-flow science and practice and is designed to be a comprehensive technical reference for practitioners and a state-of-the-……続きを見る

Embark on a thrilling journey through the fascinating world of dinosaurs with this captivating book. Explore the ancient mysteries of these majestic creatures from their origins to their extinction ……続きを見る

The renowned seismologists C.P. Rajendran and Kusala Rajendran offer a riveting story of the Indian earthquakes, their science, history and impact. Like all other natural phenomena, earthquakes are ……続きを見る

In today's unpredictable world, the importance of being prepared for emergencies and disasters cannot be overstated. From natural calamities like earthquakes and hurricanes to unexpected crises such……続きを見る

Neste trabalho notável, Stuart B. Schwartz constrói uma história dos furacões no Caribe e analisa como podemos compreender as dimensões políticas e sociais dessas catástrofes para enfrentá-las melho……続きを見る

Thunderstorm follows the course of a storm through midwestern farm country minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, from late morning into late afternoon. As always with Arthur Geisert, it is a meticulously ……続きを見る

Rampen zijn bepalend geweest voor de geschiedenis van Nederland. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan de Sint-Elisabethsvloed in 1421, toen mensen, dieren en dorpen verdronken. Het landschap veranderde voorgoed. O……続きを見る

Es ist der 15. Juli 2021. Vivien, ihr Mann Harry und ihre sieben Monate alte Tochter sind unterwegs zum Haus der Schwiegereltern im Landkreis Ahrweiler. Dass sich dort in der Nacht die schlimmste Na……続きを見る