Mansour Orabi's Most Dangerous Disasters in History

Disasters affect thousands of people every year, and have the potential to cause devastating loss of life alongside material destruction. Disasters are often unexpected, and can leave entire communities in shock. Throughout history, tales and stories have been woven into people's lives about the natural and man-made disasters that befell them. The most dangerous natural disasters throughout history have included geophysical disasters such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanic activity; hydrological disasters such as floods and avalanches; climatic disasters such as droughts and wildfires; meteorological disasters such as hurricanes and storms; and biological disasters such as various epidemics sometimes transmitted by insects or animals. Disasters can also be man-made, caused by humans, and occur in or near human settlements. These include complex emergencies, conflicts, industrial accidents, maritime, air, and land transport accidents, in addition to environmental degradation and pollution, acts of terrorism, and incidents of mass violence, among others. In this book, we learn about the most dangerous natural and man-made disasters throughout history.