1. The document discusses different types of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanoes, droughts, hurricanes, and tornadoes as well as man-made catastrophes including global warming, plane crashes, wildfires, and infrastructure failures. 2. Specific examples of disasters are provided, such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that killed over 200,000 people, and human-caused events like the drainage of Lake Peigneur in 1980 and the Boston Molassacre of 1919. 3. Prevention and safety tips are offered for some disasters, like having evacuation plans for tsunamis and staying away from windows during tornadoes.