With the multitude of disasters around the world, the reader will find here specifics on many of them. Special attention is given to these catastrophic events and the impact they have had on economies, societies, and people. These disasters are organized by type: Avalanches; Blizzards, Ice Storms, Hail; Droughts; Dust Storms and Sandstorms; Earthquakes; El Nino; Epidemics; Explosions; Famines; Fires; Floods; Fog; Heat Waves; Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones; Icebergs and Glaciers; Landslides, Mudslides, and Rockslides; Lightning Strikes; Meteorites and Comets; Smog; Tsunamis; Tornadoes; Volcanic Eruptions; and Wind Gusts.