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Wijkman, Anders; Timberlake, Lloyd – 1984
This eight-chapter publication considers the man-made and natural causes of natural disasters. Following an introduction, Chapter 1 outlines the increase in natural disasters in the past decade and discusses the ratio of disasters from one continent to another. Chapter 2 discusses man-made factors such as deforestation and overused soil in causing…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Earthquakes, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedPampe, William R. – Science and Children, 1986
Describes the formation and development of hurricanes and discusses the disasters associated with them. Reviews the warning signals used for tropical storms and provides an overview of the hurricane naming process. (ML)
Descriptors: Earth Science, Emergency Programs, Marine Education, Meteorology
