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Wildfires present an ever-looming threat in the United States. With the effects of climate change becoming more pronounced, wildfires have become more frequent and more dangerous. Yet this development is not merely a result of impersonal environmental factors. There is a long history that stretches back over 300 years that led us to this moment of reckoning. That history is full of fierce personalities, of hubris and greed, and of good intentions gone awry.

What exactly is an avalanche? Why do tropical cyclones spin in different directions? What is the deadliest heat wave ever to have been recorded? And what are the three different types of lightning? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Andrew Baldwin answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the world's deadliest natural disasters.

In this book we lay the foundations for the average person to start prepping and to understand the survival basics. We cover some of the more critical aspects of prepping to help expedite the probability of your survival. This book will help jump start your education in prepping and survival.

Mention the word earthquake and most people think of California. But while the Golden State shakes on a regular basis, Washington State, Oregon, and British Columbia are located in a zone that can produce the world’s biggest earthquakes and tsunamis. In the eastern part of the continent, small cities and large, from Ottawa to Montréal to New York City, sit in active earthquake zones. In fact, more than 100-million North Americans live in active seismic zones, many of whom do not realize the risk to their community.

This audiobook aims to provide you with more-specific information on how you can prepare for serious disasters using resources that may already be sitting in your cupboards, your attic, or your collection of junk. You will find that the humble mason jars you might be taking for granted have a lot of practical uses when it comes to disaster preparedness.

This eBook dives into the fascinating and complex phenomenon of tsunamis, offering a comprehensive exploration of their causes, characteristics, and impacts. Beginning with a clear definition and the geological mechanisms that trigger tsunamis, such as undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, we unravel the science behind these powerful waves. The eBook highlights some of the most devastating tsunamis in recorded history, including detailed case studies of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami in Japan. These events illustrate the immense destructive ...

You’ve heard stories of how Hurricane Katrina victims looted stores and turned to violence in the Louisiana Superdome - but you haven’t heard about the thousands of unsung heroes who rescued neighbors and whole families from the rising flood waters of Hurricane Katrina. In this newly released book, Louder Than Thunder, author Cheryl Hawkins chronicles her 10-day journey of how she and her elderly, paraplegic father are rescued from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and given a second chance to begin their new lives in metro Atlanta, Georgia. 

At the edge of Houston sits a community like no other: 65 petite, pastel houses inhabited by survivors of Hurricane Katrina and built by one of the most famous people in the world, Oprah Winfrey. The community, funded with $10 million of Oprah's money just a few months after Katrina, is made up of 65 families picked by nonprofit Habitat for Humanity. All pay around $400 a month in mortgage to live there. The houses are nearly identical. Angel Lane is not only a place, but an idea.

Ohne Vorwarnung kam die Flut über das Ahrtal. In der Nacht vom 14. auf den 15. Juli 2021 brach eine Katastrophe über die beschauliche Weinregion herein. Zurück blieben Schlamm, unfassbares Leid und viele Jahre harter Arbeit, die den Bewohnern nun bevorstehen. Andy Neumann nimmt die Leser mit in diese Situation und macht auf sehr persönliche Weise deutlich, welche Kämpfe die Bewohner des Ahrtals durchstehen mussten. Feinsinnig und mit einer Prise Humor, insbesondere aber von einem klaren Willen geprägt: weitermachen.

Volcanic Fury is a thrilling nonfiction book that delves into the destructive power of volcanoes and their impact on human civilization. The book explores the science behind volcanic eruptions, the different types of volcanoes, and the devastating consequences of their explosive eruptions.

Are you prepared for a natural disaster? Ready, Set, Survive is the ultimate guide to emergency preparedness. With 20 comprehensive chapters, this eBook covers everything you need to know to protect yourself and your loved ones in the face of any natural disaster. Chapter by chapter, you'll learn about the importance of preparation, the essential items you should have in your disaster kit, and how to make a plan to keep your family safe. You'll also discover tips and tricks for communicating during a disaster, mapping out escape routes and evacuating safely. But it doesn't stop there - this...

Tornadoes are some of the most destructive and unpredictable natural disasters that can occur. In this comprehensive guide full of tornado survival cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks, you will learn everything you need to know to prepare for a tornado and increase your chances of survival.

This eBook dives into the captivating world of rogue waves and explores the elusive phenomena that have fascinated and mystified sailors, scientists, and storytellers for centuries. From their sudden emergence on the open ocean to their towering heights and devastating impacts, rogue waves remain one of nature's most enigmatic mysteries. Discover the latest research and cutting-edge technologies driving the prediction, diagnostics, and monitoring of rogue waves, from advanced numerical modeling and satellite observations to machine learning algorithms and big data analytics. Gain a deeper ...

Het meeslepende verhaal van een van de grootste vulkaanuitbarstingen aller tijden. In april 1815 vond op het eiland Soembawa, in het toenmalige Nederlands-Indië, de grootste vulkaanuitbarsting sinds mensenheugenis plaats. Deze uitbarsting verbijsterde behalve de plaatselijke bevolking ook de koloniale overheersers. De enorme aswolk die na de eruptie over de wereld dreef, zorgde voor hagel op Sri Lanka en sneeuw in het zuiden van de VS. Twee natuurverschijnselen die daarvoor én daarna nooit meer zijn waargenomen. Het boek volgt de wolk die na de uitbarsting over de hele wereld heen trekt.

Best Family Survival Guide Book - The Prepper's Survival Guide - Second Edition. This edition of The Prepper's Handbook contains a new cover design and over 100 pages of new and updated information. See my other books which include Sheltering-In-Place, The Christian Prepper's Handbook - Second Edition, and The Prepper's Survival Guide - An Introduction to Prepping and a Guide to Fire. Shit Hits The Fan (SHTF). The End Of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI). Without Rule Of Law (WROL). This is what Preppers prepare for. Bug-out Vehicle (BOV), Bug-out Bag (BOB), and Bug-out Location (BOL). ...

Storms, cyclones, typhoons, hurricanes - a ferocity of nature gathered across the sea, the stuff of folklore, art, and literature, an inspiration, challenge, and deadly strike to humans. Listen about the great hurricanes of history and their disastrous effects, hear of the storms personally experienced - and survived - by the authors, blow by blow as if you were there. You will not forget. Enthralling and accessible.

С развитием науки и новых технологий, мы получили возможности, о которых наши предки не могли и мечтать. Наши знания о мире стали неизмеримо богаче и глубже. Мы изучили глубины океана и покорили космос, проложили по поверхности земли железнодорожные и автомобильные магистрали.

Природа щедро одарила человечество всем, что необходимо ему для существования. Человек умело или неумело приспособился к ее условиям, даже порой к ее капризам, и нам кажется, что мы изучили нашу планету вдоль и поперек.

Solen sken högt och starkt mot den klarblå himlen. Den verkade inte veta att det azurblå havet där under snart skulle tillintetgöra nästan allt i sin väg. Sumatra är en semesterregion. Oavsett om du kommer på högsommaren eller över jul möts du av vita stränder täckt i varm, välkomnande sand, små traditionella fiskebåtar och palmer som fläktar i brisen så långt ögat kan se.

Di che cosa abbiamo paura, quando parliamo di catastrofi? Quali sono le nostre paure ataviche rispetto alla Terra? E perché abbiamo paura quando non dovremmo e non ne abbiamo quando dovremmo? Questo audiolibro va al fondo delle nostre paure collettive, dalle alluvioni agli asteroidi, dalle eruzioni vulcaniche alle epidemie, con speciale attenzione ai terremoti, drammaticamente attuali. Il problema è che le catastrofi naturali non esistono, esistono gli eventi naturali che trasformiamo in tragedia, spesso grazie al linguaggio iperbolico dei media.