Natural Disaster History

Natural disaster history, within the context of environmental history, examines how catastrophic events like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and droughts have shaped human societies and their interactions with the environment. It explores patterns of resilience and vulnerability, revealing how communities adapt to or struggle with these challenges over time. This field emphasizes the interconnections between human activity, ecological changes, and disaster responses, highlighting lessons learned and how past events influence current policies and preparedness. Ultimately, it sheds light on humanity's relationship with nature and the ongoing impact of natural disasters on civilizations throughout history.