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Psychologists firmly believe that people act differently when they are part of a group the energy is higher, the behavior more loosened and the overall attitude less carefree. Thus crowd is an environment that can easily be subjected to a more open display of emotions, followed by sometimes inconsiderate actions which in turn can cause accidents. Human stampedes are a valid proof to this. Often triggered by a relatively small spark, the crowd crushing can cause mass panic, hysteria and subsequently injuries or deaths. Experts state that providing an emergency back- up plan that includes everything from alternative exits to easily-available access for rescue forces is highly important and needs to be prepared before-hand, thus avoiding any possible tragedies. In order to find out more about the phenomenon known as mass panic and the most devastating human stampede incidents read this book.

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