Creating infrastructure and systems resilient to extreme events, both natural and human-caused, is a critical aspect of modern planning and development. For example, constructing buildings able to withstand earthquakes or designing transportation... Read more »
A perceived subpar performance by a political candidate, particularly in a high-stakes, televised debate, can significantly impact public opinion. Such an event can be characterized by verbal stumbles, inadequate responses to opponent... Read more »
The July 17, 1981, collapse of the Hyatt Regency Hotel walkways in Kansas City, Missouri, remains one of the deadliest structural failures in American history. During a crowded tea dance, two suspended... Read more »
The catastrophic collapse of a railroad bridge near Ashtabula, Ohio, on December 29, 1876, resulted in the deaths of at least 92 people and injured many more. A Pacific Express train, carrying... Read more »
The mid-air collision over the Grand Canyon on June 30, 1956, involving a United Airlines Douglas DC-7 and a Trans World Airlines Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, resulted in the loss of all... Read more »
A catastrophic failure of a bridge structure within the state of Maryland can have devastating consequences, including loss of life, significant economic disruption due to impaired transportation routes, and long-term environmental impacts.... Read more »
The tragedy in Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia on October 1, 2022, resulted from a post-match crowd crush following a football match between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya. The incident involved tear... Read more »
Hurricanes are powerful tropical cyclones fueled by warm ocean waters. While human activities influence the broader climate system, hurricanes themselves are natural weather events. The intensity and frequency of these storms, however,... Read more »
Catastrophic events, both natural and human-induced, have consistently shaped the global landscape. These range from earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to industrial accidents and large-scale wildfires, impacting human lives, infrastructure, and economies. For... Read more »
The process of returning a property to its pre-loss condition after a catastrophic event, such as a fire, flood, or storm, involves specialized services. These services encompass a range of activities, from... Read more »