An overview of the current status of the eco-terrorism problem based on domestic and foreign research has been presented. Its phenomenology, types, factors and prevention have been considered. The basic definitions of eco-terrorism have been stated. Despite numerous publications contemporary international scientific community has not yet come to a common understanding of the term "eco-terrorism", has not developed a comprehensive and universally acceptable definition. It has been stated that various international documents gave different definitions of terrorism. The national legislation of the Russian Federation, as well as the other countries has no a clear definition of "eco-terrorism". Eco-terrorism is understood as various facts of forced impact on environment including change in physical, chemical and electrical properties of the oceans and seas. Backgrounds of environmental aggression and eco-terrorism have been presented. Public danger factors of eco-terrorism have been described. Transformation of the terrorism's basic paradigms as well as actual facts and specific character of ecological terroristic acts have been presented. Problems of safety in emergency situations of ecological nature, antiterrorist protection and the eco-terrorism organization in Russia and other countries have been considered.
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