In 'Disasters' Dr. Asim K. Dasgupta examines the many kinds of natural phenomena and environmental disaster that impact the Earth, drawing upon his first -hand experience and years of research gathered while working and travelling as a medical doctor with a scientific interests. Dr. Dasgupta has got a life-long fascination with the natural environment and man's impact upon it developed. The results of Dr. Dasgupta's explorations are considered in several case studies that both describe and examine all kinds of disasters and their context within the Earth's environment. Combining scientific fact with first-hand observations, conclusions are drawn that may help future response to disasters. An additional chapter detailing the science and experience of climate change draws conclusions on the way forward for mankind. The book is essential reading for anybody with an interest in the Earth's environment and man's place within it.