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World Disasters

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World Disasters, published by Octopus Books, is a comprehensive historical reference documenting major global catastrophes that have shaped human history. Featuring detailed accounts, rare historical photographs, and vivid illustrations, the volume covers both natural phenomena—such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and blizzards—and man-made tragedies, including maritime disasters, train wrecks, fires, and aviation accidents. Through structured historical chapters, the book examines the causes, immediate impacts, and subsequent lessons learned in disaster management, safety engineering, and human resilience.

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Series Title

Disasters & Emergency Management

Call Number

363.34 PRI w

Publisher

New Jersey : Chartwell Books Inc., 1976

Collation

128 hlm. : ilus. ; 22 x 30 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0702600164

Classification

363.34

Content Type

still image

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

1

Subject(s)

Shipwrecks
Disasters
Natural disasters
Aircraft accidents
Earthquakes

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