Disaster!: A Compendium of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made CatastrophesPrepare yourself for disasterstart with Michael I. Greenbergs new reference, Disaster! A Compendium of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Catastrophesthe most current information on historically destructive events available! This single resource offers a comprehensive overview of significant historical man-made and environmental toxicological incidents. Written by an expert in the field, Disaster! A Compendium of Terrorist, Natural, and Man-Made Catastrophes teaches readers about the numerous man-made incidents resulting from occupational or industrial accidents that have led to environmental contamination, illness, and death. |
Contents
Acetonitrile | 3 |
Arsine | 10 |
Carbon Monoxide CO and Cyanide | 16 |
Chemical Warfare Chlorine | 17 |
Chlordecone | 23 |
Diethyltin Diiodide | 29 |
FentanylLaced Heroin | 33 |
Hydrazine N₂H4 | 39 |
Endotoxin | 89 |
Hantavirus | 93 |
Palytoxin Poisoning | 106 |
Cesium 137 | 133 |
Plutonium 239 | 139 |
Nuclear Contamination | 149 |
Aluminum Dust Explosion | 155 |
Chlorine Gas Explosion | 161 |
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