Natural disasters are extreme, sudden events caused by environmental factors that result in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life. They are typically classified into several categories, including geological events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, meteorological phenomena such as hurricanes and tornadoes, hydrological events like floods, and climatic changes that may lead to droughts or wildfires. Natural disasters occur independently of human influence, though human activities can exacerbate their effects. The impact of these disasters often includes loss of property, infrastructure damage, and environmental degradation, along with long-term social and economic challenges for affected communities. Preparedness and response strategies are crucial for mitigating the effects of natural disasters on human populations and ecosystems.
The discovery in Herculaneum reveals a young Roman's brain transformed into glass by Mount Vesuvius's eruption in 79 AD. Herculaneum suffered from scorching pyroclastic flows while Pompeii was buried under…