The 1962 incident in Centralia, Pennsylvania, involved a mine fire ignited by a trash burn in a landfill that spread to the underlying anthracite coal veins. This event led to the near-total... Read more »
Protecting information assets involves two key processes: routinely copying data to a separate storage location and implementing a plan to restore systems and data after an unforeseen event. For instance, a business... Read more »
Numerous catastrophic events, both natural and human-caused, have shaped the landscape and history of the nation. Natural hazards include earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, droughts, and volcanic eruptions. Human-induced events encompass technological... Read more »
Catastrophic events originating in the marine environment encompass a range of phenomena. These include tsunamis triggered by seismic activity, intense storms like hurricanes and cyclones fueled by atmospheric conditions and oceanic heat,... Read more »
The December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, triggered by a massive undersea earthquake, caused unprecedented devastation across coastal regions. One of the most tragic single incidents occurred in Sri Lanka when a crowded... Read more »
The catastrophic cave-in at the Knox Coal Company’s anthracite colliery near Sheppton, Pennsylvania, in August 1963, trapped three miners for two weeks while a frantic rescue operation unfolded above. One miner, David... Read more »
The catastrophic failure of a dam structure, resulting in significant loss of life and widespread destruction, represents a critical area of study in engineering and disaster preparedness. Such events, often arising from... Read more »
This term refers to a free, two-dimensional fan-made horror game based on the popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Typically, these games feature a corrupted or malevolent version of Sonic as the antagonist,... Read more »
Post-tropical cyclone assistance encompasses a range of crucial supports provided to communities affected by such storms. These supports can include immediate needs like search and rescue operations, provision of food, water, and... Read more »
Federal emergency response in Houston, Texas, addresses the city’s vulnerability to natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and severe storms. This involves a coordinated effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)... Read more »