The process of restoring data and systems to a previous stable state after an unforeseen event, such as a natural disaster or a cyberattack, is critical for business continuity. This recovery procedure... Read more »
Catastrophic events within the United States encompass a wide range, from natural phenomena such as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, and floods, to human-induced incidents like industrial accidents and infrastructure failures. For example, Hurricane... Read more »
The scenario involving inadequately secured or maintained rotary mower blades, specifically those covering only a portion of the cutting deck, presents significant safety risks. Such blades, if detached during operation, can become... Read more »
The collision of two Boeing 747 aircraft at Los Rodeos Airport (now Tenerife North Airport) on March 27, 1977, remains the deadliest accident in aviation history. A bomb threat at Gran Canaria... Read more »
The partial meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit 2 reactor, near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in March 1979, remains a significant event in the history of nuclear power. A combination... Read more »
A severe tropical cyclone impacting a populated area can cause widespread devastation, including infrastructural damage, displacement of communities, and significant loss of life. Such an event necessitates extensive relief efforts and can... Read more »
The tragic landslide that occurred at Richmond Beach in 1938, claiming multiple lives and destroying homes, serves as a stark reminder of the powerful forces of nature and the inherent risks of... Read more »
The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003. This tragic event occurred during mission STS-107, claiming the lives of all seven astronauts on board. The orbiter... Read more »
Catastrophic events involving commercial aircraft, often resulting in significant loss of life and impacting aviation safety regulations, are a critical area of study. Examples include in-flight structural failures, controlled flight into terrain... Read more »
The term refers to a range of severe environmental problems affecting the shallowest and southernmost of the Great Lakes. These include harmful algal blooms fueled by agricultural runoff, industrial pollution leading to... Read more »