Disasters Documents

Whether natural or man-made, disasters simultaneously cause massive destruction and unity of people trying to help those in need. Discover some of the world's worst disasters in this collection.

Image of a chart, depicting the Complications of Schizophrenia, from the National Institute of Mental Health.

This book, by the Pearl-Harbor historian Gordon W. Prange and his co-authors Donald M Goldstein and Katherine V Dillon, tells the story of the Decembe...

The English word "Downpatrick" is based on the Irish word "Dún Pádraig" (which means "Patrick's Fort").  The town is located in Cou...

 Image from the brochure Dr. Henry W. Greist: famed head of the world's farthest north hospital at Point Barrow, Alaska.  

Dr. Richard Feynman was always known for speaking his mind. When his work led him to a conclusion which seemed at odds with the conclusions (or desire...

This image depicts extensive damage to Port Royal, Jamaica following a massive earthquake on June 7, 1692.   It is based on a copper etching...

From the safety of a ship, moored in the Port Royal harbor, Edmund Heath wrote a detailed account of what he had seen on the morning of June 7, 1692.&...

From the safety of a ship, moored in the Port Royal harbor, Edmund Heath wrote a detailed account of what he had seen on the morning of June 7, 1692.&...

This NASA drawing depicts areas where foam insulation (on the external fuel tank) broke loose during Endeavour's July 15, 2009 ascent.  The shutt...

This NASA photo provides a close-up view of Endeavour's external fuel tank and depicts the areas where insulation broke loose soon after the shuttle's...

Bookcover image of Enemy at the Gates: The Battle for Stalingrad, by William Craig.

Bookcover image of The Beast of Gevaudan: La Bete Du Gevaudan, written by Abbe Pierre Pourcher and translated by Derek Brockis.

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