History of Natural Disasters. Environmental Hazards. Case studies. Earthquakes, Landslides, Soliflucations. Extreme Weather Phenomena, Floods (including extraordinary). Winter Climatic Conditions - Icy Floods, Snow, Avalanches, Icing, Icebergs. Forest and Natural Fires. Climate Change and the Crises caused by them. Interaction of Natural and Technological Disasters. Prevention of Natural Disasters, Mitigation and Resolution of Natural Crises. Logistics of Rescue Operations and Restoration of affected Areas.