This book deals natural disasters like, earthquakes, floods, cyclones, avalanches, droughts, forest fires, volcanic eruptions, landslides, extreme temperatures etc. and also man-made disasters like, industrial accidents, fires, refugee situations, chemical and industrial hazards, nuclear radiation, major power breakdown, desertification etc.
The book covers the syllabi of different Universities and model syllabus of AICTE
S.C. Sharma after graduation in 1966 joined as lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. He had been associated for more than 4 decades in various fields including learning and management of projects in India and abroad in different capacities. While working Hydro power projects for more than 15 years he has actively associated with various environmental and rehabilitation & resettlement issues and successfully resolved various complicated issues. He has also worked as consultant for matters related to safety, environment and R & R. He has written about a dozen books on subjects related to engineering and management including management of projects.