LibGuides: Natural Disasters: Background Information

Background Information

A natural disaster is an event such as a tornado, flood, earthquake, tsunami or volcanic eruption that causes unimaginable destruction and devastation. Use the following sources to learn more about natural disasters and the social, environmental, and financial impact that they can have on communities.

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Gives overviews of major topic areas (including Natural Disasters).

Environmental Encyclopedia
A comprehensive encyclopedia of environmental terms, concepts, issues, and biographies.
Encyclopedia of Climate and Weather
Many detailed entries are provided in this set. Of special note are the lists of other references sources provided at the end of each entry.
Encyclopedia of Crisis Management
Entries on specific kinds of natural disasters, their effects, on possible planning methods.
Encyclopedia of Natural Hazards
Provides a compendium of critical, timely and very detailed information regarding the basic attributes of natural hazards and concomitant disasters.
The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
An encyclopedia with basic information on various weather formations and disasters. Includes images and notes particularly impactful events.