Every time you look around, some part of the world is being affected by some type of natural disaster: earthquakes in Japan and Haiti, tsunamis, volcanic explosions in Iceland, wildfires in California, intense hurricanes and swarms of tornadoes. Are natural disasters on the rise? What is really occurring? Is the 2012 Mayan prophecy of the Earth’s demise ringing true?!
Learn what defines natural disasters and why they cause so much damage. Come learn about the science behind natural disasters, why they occur and how human society co-exists with the most powerful forces on planet Earth.
Professor Charles Fidler is a physical scientist and science educator and conducts research in the field of Physical Science Education. Dr. Fidler is interested in helping the non-science community understand the physical world which helps us make more informed decisions in our lives. He is an Assistant Professor in Physical Science at Wheelock College. He received his PhD from Syracuse University and is truly passionate about the pursuit of physical science education.
