A sanitation crisis involving the failure of toilet facilities can have devastating consequences. Such failures might stem from inadequate design, poor construction, natural disasters, or insufficient maintenance. For example, a poorly constructed... Read more »
The loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986, resulted from the failure of O-rings sealing a joint in the shuttle’s right solid rocket booster (SRB). These O-rings lost their... Read more »
Stories centered around earthquakes, floods, volcanic eruptions, pandemics, and other catastrophic events comprise a distinct subgenre of fictional works. These narratives can range from realistic depictions of survival and resilience in the... Read more »
Visual documentation of large-scale catastrophic events, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, provides a critical record of the impact on affected areas. These photographic and video records can depict the extent... Read more »
The June 24, 1982 incident involving a Boeing 747-236B flying from London Heathrow to Auckland, via Bombay, Bangkok, and Perth, is a significant event in aviation history. Encountering volcanic ash from the... Read more »
A contractual provision addressing unforeseen, disruptive events beyond the control of the involved parties, such as natural disasters or major accidents, is often incorporated into legal agreements. For example, a force majeure... Read more »
The continent of Europe, while advanced in its infrastructure and disaster preparedness, remains susceptible to a range of natural hazards. These encompass seismic events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, hydrological phenomena such... Read more »
Within the fan community of the Japanese manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, cataclysmic events involving powerful cursed spirits and their devastating effects are often referred to by a metaphorical term suggesting... Read more »
The catastrophic collision of two express trains near Gretna, Scotland, on May 22, 1915, resulted in the highest loss of life in any British railway accident. A troop train carrying soldiers primarily... Read more »
Responding to crises across borders requires a coordinated, swift, and multifaceted approach. Assistance provided in the wake of calamities like earthquakes, tsunamis, or widespread disease outbreaks often involves the collaboration of governmental... Read more »